How do you get a dowager's hump?

Answer by  fishlover49 (643)

A dowager's hump is usually formed when all or part of the vertebra collapse. This collapse usually happends on the spine around where a person's lungs are.

Answer by  Marybeth (841)

It is a result of osteoporoisis, if it runs in your family then make sure to get a bone density study around age 45. Women should be having 2 servings per day of dairy to get enough calcium. It can become troublesome with age.

Answer by  mahendran (36)

dowager's hump is an abnormal outward curvature formed in the upperback. it is formed in the vertebral column. when a compression in the involved portion of the vertebra happens, it leads to bending of the vertebral column forwards and leads to the formation of a hump so called dowager's hump. it is very painful and can be prevented.

Answer by  Carol37 (569)

Dowager' hump is not painful. It is probably caused by a bone density deficiency. In other words the bones are not strong enough to retain posture and so they curve. Usually associated with the lack of calcium and other minerals. There are medications that can prevent and others that help.

Answer by  bluestar (100)

A diet high in refined carbohydrates, accumulate as fatty tissue around the base of the neck, causing a hump appearance. Try alkaline producing foods. It generally is not painful.