Women as they age are more likely to have an upper back curvature problem called kyphosis. It’s a hunching that is part habit, part spinal issue and most often due to poor muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be exaggerated by actual wedge fractures of osteoporosis in very frail or very elderly women, but that is actually less common than the rounding of the shoulders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the July 2018 issue of Menopause a new study looking at women as they age and the degree of upper spine curvature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women who had used hormone therapy the longest had the least amount of abnormal upper spine curvature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hormone therapy, in addition to being positive for bones, can actually have a positive effect on those paraspinus muscles, and help you stand tall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on hormone health, bone health, muscle fitness with EmSculpt, and posture, think about visiting us at Women’s Health Practice or Hatha Yoga and Fi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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