Hump/Hunch on my back

[rmk122]

Hello, some time ago a hunch/hump ( don't know how you call it ) appeared on my back, it's located at center of the spine (from neck to down), a bit closer to neck. It's not visible when I walk, get down etc. But when I for example touch my fingers of foot with hand it's clearly visible. I know there are exercises that can help me get through this problem? Anybody knows which ones? And do I have to go to the gym? Thanks

 

[BlackSunshine84]

Cannot tell from your post are you male or female and how old are you?

 

[Essie]

I am male and I am 20 years old, help please.

 

[Robertxjag]

Have you seen your GP and if so what did he/she say it was?

 

[Giny]

Dear Almir,

If you touch the base of anyone's neck, you will find a protuding spine - that's the 7th cervical (or neck) vertebra, and it is perfectly normal.

Is yours more protuding than other people's?

Do you have pain?

Some more information would be useful.

Sharon

 

[Inferno Tomato]

Ok, I don't have pain at that place. This is example picture : http://www.ahntaichi.com/images/computer-posture2.gif

Of course it's not even close to that.

 

[Deanna]

I would advise that you do two things.
1) Talk to your GP
2) See an osteo / physio or chiropractor who can give you a specialists opinion and may be able to give you specific advice about exercise which may be appropriate.

It does protrude a little, it depends on how much protrusion is going on, regardless, get the peace of mind and make sure it's ok.

 

[Thimeladyn]

hi Almir.

I think, as Gussie suggested, go to a GP, who will tell you if you have anything to worry about or not. You have no pain, so it's not really worth paying to go to see someone such as a physio or chiro when you may be worrying about a perfectly normal body.

This is the bit where the top of the back, or the thoracic vertebra, connects with the neck, or cervical vertebra. C7 (C for cervical or neck, 7 because it is the lowest of the 7 cervical vertebra ) at the base of the neck is known as vertebra prominens, and has a much longer spinous process (the bit of the vertebra that you can feel because it sticks out at the back) than C6 above it, or T1 (T for Thoracic or rib-cage area, 1 as it's the top of the 12 T vertebra).

People certainly do get problems here, particularly if they tend to hold their head forward of the ribs, or if they are very round shouldered - your link shows a good example of this.

Anyway! Hope you are ok!
Kind regards,
Sharon.