Fixing neck hump?

[C_CPM]

So, recently it's been pointed out that I have a sort of neck hump making my head look a little more forward and my posture not so good. Is there any way I can fix this or reduce this? Has anyone experienced this before and have any advice?

[Oliverlogan263]

There are a few things you can do to help fix a neck hump and improve your posture:

1. Strengthen your back and neck muscles. Weak neck and upper back muscles can cause a forward head posture and neck hump. Focus on exercises like:

- Pull overs
- Reverse flyes
- Rows
- Upright rows
- Shrugs

2. Stretch your chest muscles. Tight chest muscles can pull your shoulders forward and cause neck issues. Stretches like:

- Wall stretches
- Doorway stretches

3. Improve your posture. Make a conscious effort to:

- Stand up straight
- Pull your shoulders back
- Lift your chest
- Tilt your chin slightly up

4. Use mobility tools. Devices like:

- Corrective neck straps
- Posture correcting shirts
- Back supports

Can help remind you to maintain good posture and reduce strain on your neck.

5. See a physical therapist. If your neck hump is severe or caused by an underlying issue, a physical therapist can design a customized exercise program and provide manual therapy techniques to correct your posture.

6. Consider a brace or implant. In extreme cases, a neck brace or surgical implant may be needed to correct posture. But this is a last resort option.

In addition to these physical changes, making adjustments to your daily habits can help:

- Sitting and standing up straight
- Avoiding phone hunch
- Using proper lifting techniques
- Sleeping on your back with a cervical pillow

With a consistent exercise and self-care regimen, you can likely reduce and eventually eliminate your neck hump over time. Just be patient and persevere - posture correction takes dedication!

[rachel776]

a physical therapist can fix that with dry needling

[Anonymous]

Get a doctors opinion, and also a chiropractor.

[In_Trance]

get off your phone

[C_CPM]

It’s not due to my phone. I spend hours on my laptop due to school and my new job as a Google Analyst.

[In_Trance]

Perfect time to request an ergonomically correct work area