Have you ever heard of the term back hump? Of course you did, we all have …
These are usually the irritating bumps that causes one’s body to form a curve like shape making it appear as if we are crouching.
According to Medical News Today it is also referred to as a buffalo hump.
“A buffalo hump – also known as a dorzocerivcal fat pad is an accumulation of fatty adipose tissue on the back of the neck in between your shoulder blades. This fat pad creates the look of a hump behind the shoulders,” explains Very Well Health.
The above-mentioned wellness source highlights that while this can bee cause by a variety of conditions and medications, it sometimes be reversable.
While most cases may require medical assistance to have this condition repaired, the medical website MedicineNet highlights that there are numerous exercises one can do in order to reduce the size of the hump on your neck or spine.
“Reducing overall body fat while gaining muscle mass helps you attain a healthy and easy to maintain weight while reducing the hump on the back of your neck. It also improves your posture. For losing weight and gaining muscle mass, try a combination of cardio and weight-training workouts” recommends the above-mentioned source.
Mia Aesthetics, a company specialising in advanced cosmetic surgery recommends the following exercise to get rid of a buffalo hump.
Chin retractions
The way to do this is by sitting or standing in an upright position and using two of your fingers to push your chin all the way down towards the neck. Once accomplished, hold your chin in this position for at least 30 seconds before taking a break. This may be repeated.
Shoulder rolls
To do this you need to stand up straight with your arms on your sides and roll your shoulders forward 12 times. Once done to the reverse another 12 times. This can be repeated for at least three times.
Cobra pose
Taken from yoga, this is done by starting in a position of lying face down on the floor. Using only your arms, push the upper part of your body upward while your legs maintain contact with the floor. Once in an arched position stay in this stance for atleast 30 seconds before releasing.
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