Kyphosis is an abnormal rounding of the upper back. It is a relatively common condition that often develops in adolescence or young adulthood. Having a small curve in the upper back is normal.

Dr. Hansraj has expressed that people need to understand that a mere 15 degrees tilt with the spine will double the forces on the neck in what is known as text neck, a very modern condition. Text neck ...

Dowager hump is the not-so-nice name for kyphosis, a condition where you develop a bend or “hump” in your upper back. It’s more common now because of the way people use their phones and other devices.