Undoubtedly, you can summon up the image: an older person, spine curving toward the ground, hunched over in a downward direction. Technically, this condition is known as “kyphosis” but in everyday language, we talk about “a hunched back.” Estimates are that between 20-40% of adults become afflicted with this condition, with osteoporosis being the leading cause in older people.  Between compression fractures of the spine and weakened muscles no longer able to provide support, the natural curve of the spine becomes exaggerated. For a general overview of kyphosis or “hunchback,” Read Here.

The best remedy? First and foremost would be to prevent or slow down the onset of osteoporosis. What you want to do when you are diagnosed with osteoporosis is engage in weight-bearing exercises that cause you to stand on your feet and have your bones support your body weight. For some useful exercises to put you on that path, pick up your free weights and Click Here. Specifically for kyphosis, there are also exercises to build up back muscles and improve your posture. So grab your foam roller and Read Here.