"Widow's hump" is a fairly common disease, most often found in mature women. Recently, however, his "age" has begun to decrease, perhaps because today's youth lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Outwardly, this disease manifests itself as a curvature at the transition of the cervical spine to the thoracic region. As a rule, only two vertebrae are involved here, through which these departments are connected. The type of hump is determined by the overgrown fat layer. This disease can greatly spoil not only the appearance, but also the general state of he alth, which is why it is so important to consult a doctor at the earliest stage of the development of the disease. Do not wait for the moment when even doctors can no longer help. And even better - take preventive measures in advance, while the processes occurring in the body can still be influenced.
The emergence of the term
Surely many are wondering why this disease is called "widow's hump", because it affects not only women who prematurely lost their husbands. All this is explained quite simply. The fact,that the term "widow's hump" appeared during the Middle Ages, when almost all women during menopause (namely, when the hump most often begins to appear), that is, by the age of forty they became widows. And their illness was aggravated by the fact that they walked in sorrow, with their heads bowed low, thereby contributing to an increase in the curvature of the spine. Here is such a simple and at the same time creepy explanation.
Causes and treatment
Firstly, "widow's hump" (photo) may occur due to hormonal imbalance during menopause. During this period, the work of the adrenal glands is disrupted, the distribution of adipose tissue changes - it "roams" from the lower half of the body to the upper. This cause can be identified by unexpected weight loss of the legs and buttocks. The solution to the problem is going to the endocrinologist and treatment with hormonal drugs.
Secondly, the curvature of the spine can be a consequence of osteoporosis, in which the bone tissue becomes thinner, and the vertebrae seem to "sag". It will be effective to visit a chiropractor and take a course of calcium-containing drugs.
And thirdly, a hump may appear as a result of leading a wrong lifestyle. At risk are people who spend a lot of time at the computer and desk. The disease that has developed for this reason is the most difficult to cure, since the active action of the patient is required. Such a person needs to move a lot, learn to keep his posture, go in for sports (andyoga is better), start sleeping on a hard surface and do special exercises.
Why is the "widow's hump" dangerous?
Many people underestimate the danger of this disease, considering the deterioration of appearance as its only trouble. In fact, everything is not so simple. Due to the hump, blood circulation is disturbed, which can lead to oxygen starvation of the brain, frequent headaches, high blood pressure and even strokes.
Prevention
In order to prevent the occurrence of "widow's hump", you do not need to do anything out of the ordinary. It is enough to lead a he althy lifestyle, devote time to physical exercises and be observed by an endocrinologist during menopause.
