What Causes Kyphosis to evolve into a Dowagers hump

This is a very detailed look at the multiple reasons a person can develop a kyphosis posture that evolves into a dowagers hump. I apologize for the length of this video as there is so many reasons behind this that I needed to explain. Also the exercise corrections I will cover in a separate video.
Make sure you read the two articles about this subject below as they will provide you with a ton of detail that I only briefly touch on and also many exercise examples to help prevent or treat your postural imbalance.
What causes Kyphosis

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/399-what-causes-kyphosis-the-development-of-a-dowagers-hump
Exercises to Correct Kyphosis
https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
A Dowager’s Hump is a forward bending of the spine. This outward curvature of the upper back and compression of the front sections of the vertebrae cause a person to lean forward, slouching their shoulders and rounding their back, which in turn, creates a permanent hump on the upper back.
This postural defect does not happen overnight and is created from many repetitive movements over a period of time. At first it starts out as a mild kyphosis before progressing into the prominent forward-leaning posture with fatty deposits seen at the base of the neck. These fatty deposits created from too much leaning forward are multiple micro compression fractures in the vertebra. Apart from not looking too good, it is also associated with incredible stiffness and pain and is definitely something to avoid.

It can be reversed if you already are suffering from it, but it is very difficult to change if it has been there for a long time. It is so much easier to prevent the onset of this posture than to find a cure.
There are a number of possible causes for a person developing Dowager’s Hump. Sometimes it is a result of severe osteoporosis — a disease that causes thinning of the bones.
Decreased bone density occurs when bones lose minerals such as calcium faster than the body can replace them. The decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) and changes in bone quality make bones more fragile and more easily broken than bones of 'normal' density. Low bone density is known as osteopenia and is the range of bone density between normal bones and osteoporosis.

While osteoporosis is also common in people with malabsorption disorders such as coeliac disease and certain hormonal disorders, like type 2 diabetes it is often a disease created from lack of activity and poor lifestyle habits.

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men due mainly to a lack of muscle mass to begin with, combined with a much more complex hormonal system. Women who have gone through menopause are at the highest risk of osteoporosis as their bodies can no longer absorb calcium as well as it did when they were younger.
However, we must not fall into the trap of believing that osteoporosis is inevitable and just a part of getting old. It can be prevented by eating the right foods and implementing a strength training program to improve overall bone density.
We all know calcium is important for young children to build strong bones but it is just as valuable to the older adult. Calcium is needed to regulate heart rate and maintain bone mass, but unlike children where they soak it up like a sponge, absorption declines with age.
Breath and posture are intimately linked. Good posture creates the best body mechanics for optimal breathing. Conversely, poor posture will lead to inefficient and laboured breathing that creates tension in your shoulder muscles (secondary respiratory muscles). Poor posture will change ALL movements and eventually lead to chronic tension, pain & fatigue! Often in the neck and shoulders first before changing other parts of the body. Your body will sacrifice anything in order to get a breath for if it does not imminent death awaits.

Forward head posture is the most common thing to see with a person who has difficulty breathing. No stretching, massage, or corrective exercise will ever change anything with the kyphosis posture if the reason for it is to find more air.
Sitting, sleeping, and walking posture all play a role in development of a kyphosis posture. Also the repetitive movements you do throughout the day in your job, sports, hobbies can all play a big part. You must recognize the damaging postural faults and change them to have any chance of reversing this posture.
Great articles to read with several exercise videos and explanations are provided below
https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/253-how-to-get-rid-of-a-stiff-sore-neck
https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/280-why-lack-of-thoracic-mobility-is-the-hidden-cause-of-chronic-pain

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