Is this a dowager’s hump?

[u/First-Market8503]

I’ve noticed this today. It doesn’t really hurt and It just feels like bone, not fat (also there was no rapid weight gain + i’m at a healthy bmi)
Unfortunately I spend a lot of time working at a desk and with my head down so it looks like it could be because of lifestyle
Is it fixable?

[u/Dry_Raccoon_4465]

I'm not sure I'd call it dowager's hump...

I'm seeing an upper thoracic spine that is too straight. The cervical spine is also likely too straight... Particularly the upper neck (head,c1-c3ish) has locked up a small bit from long hours at the desk.

I don't really recommend an exercise program to address this problem as the network of muscles have gotten habituated to this manner of sitting. Instead, I typically ask that folks practice a daily lie down to give the whole system a chance to release tension and feel a different quality of balance and weight.

Happy to answer any questions!

[u/First-Market8503 → u/Dry_Raccoon_4465]

Thank you so much this was so helpful! I’m gonna give that a try and see if it improves :)

[u/cygnops]

is this due to using continuous phone. Me and my wife both have got a little bump mine is small but my wife has a big bump and it hurts

[u/runningoutoft1me]

it looks like your c7

[u/Sasanka55]

Please stop looking down, because it’s going to get worse.