{"id":5617,"date":"2026-01-27T07:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=5617"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:21:06","slug":"4-habits-prevent-treat-dreaded-dogwagers-hump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=5617","title":{"rendered":"4 Habits That Prevent &amp; Treat The Dreaded \u2018Dogwager\u2019s Hump\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard of the \u201cdogwager\u2019s hump?\u201d Officially, <span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-126\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-111\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>it\u2019s called kyphosis. It\u2019s a condition that causes a forward rounding of the back. People who suffer from kyphosis have a hunched-over look. The dogwager\u2019s hump can occur at any age. It most commonly affects women as they get older. Arthritis, poor posture and osteoporosis are common causes of kyphosis.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Here are four habits that help prevent and treat the dogwager\u2019s hump:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3>1. Yoga<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5618\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/woman-yoga-home-e1487723858336.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/woman-yoga-home-e1487723858336.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/woman-yoga-home-e1487723858336-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/woman-yoga-home-e1487723858336-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/woman-yoga-home-e1487723858336-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yoga is a calming activity for both the the mind and body. It\u2019s also a form of prevention for kyphosis.According to Back &amp; Bod Medical, a study found that women who reported going to yoga classes showed less curvature in their backs. The exercise helps strengthen the muscles and improve flexibility.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-153\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-114\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>2. Vitamin C and D<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5619\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/vitamin-c-e1462806809885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/vitamin-c-e1462806809885.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/vitamin-c-e1462806809885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/vitamin-c-e1462806809885-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/vitamin-c-e1462806809885-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your body needs essential vitamins and minerals in order to remain healthy and strong. Vitamin C and D specifically can <span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-141\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-115\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>help prevent dogwager\u2019s hump. Vitamin C provides the body with the ascorbic acid it needs to help keep connective tissues healthy. Your body also needs Vitamin D. It\u2019s an essential part of maintaining strong bones. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Good Posture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5620\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sitting-posture-750x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sitting-posture-750x410.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sitting-posture-750x410-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/sitting-posture-750x410-549x300.jpg 549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maintaining good posture<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-121\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-116\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-137\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-138\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span> is one of the best ways to maintain high bone density, which prevents the development of dogwager\u2019s hump. Making a conscious effort to sit up straight and stand up straight can work wonders when it comes to maintaining a straight and healthy spine. Good posture allows your back to become stronger and less likely to collapse in.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Weight Training<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5621\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lift-weights-woman-e1466607767975.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lift-weights-woman-e1466607767975.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lift-weights-woman-e1466607767975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lift-weights-woman-e1466607767975-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lift-weights-woman-e1466607767975-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Weight training helps prevent dogwager\u2019s help because it strengthens the muscles surrounding your upper back and neck. Experts say that weight-bearing exercises are an effective way to prevent bone loss and strengthen your back. Strengthening the muscles that support your spine can help you return to a regular, healthy posture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard of the \u201cdogwager\u2019s hump?\u201d Officially, it\u2019s called kyphosis. It\u2019s a condition that causes a forward rounding of the back. People who suffer from kyphosis have a hunched-over look. The dogwager\u2019s hump can occur at any age. It most commonly affects women as they get older. Arthritis, poor posture and osteoporosis are&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=5617\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5617"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5617"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5617\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5624,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5617\/revisions\/5624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}