To think that this person is developing a hunchback?

[libertybonds]

Well?

What’s your point? Seems a mean post. That person will recognise themselves!

Why care you?
Am assuming you are asking for yourself? surely you’re not so terrible a person you’ve put them online like this?

Correct.

Do you work at a desk a lot?

Yes

It depends. It could be scoliosis, it could be poor posture. I had a widows’ hump which I managed to get rid of.
If you lie on the floor, is it comfortable? Can your back flatten normally?

That could be kyphosis developing or it could just be the angle. There are lots of exercises you can do to help with rounded shoulders and upper back. See a physio if you're concerned

Just looks like bad posture to me (I'd know as mine is terrible,) but if you're really worried see the gp. Pilates and yoga are good for improving posture.

I think its just bad posture/stress

Looks like your wedding picture? Weddings are lovely but stressful.

When im v stressed I get a hunch like that. Goes away with a hard massage. They always say OMG how are your shoulders and neck so tight.
Its where I carry all of my stress.

Try a massage and I think it will go away

Can’t see from that photo.

if you’re worried see your Gp. Although personally I’d pay for a private physio appointment first so you have a better idea of what you’re dealing with- is it scoliosis or hyperkyphosis for example, fatty tissue from something like cushings, or simply poor posture. Then you’ll be able to decide next steps.

I had a massage recently and the therapist commented on the stress and knots in my shoulders - interesting

Was this taken in a moment when all eyes were on you?It sort of looks like you’re trying to hunch in yourself like people sometimes do when they’re self conscious.
It’s hard to tell from a single stationary photo though. Seeing a video of yourself walking/ moving about while relaxed will give you a better idea of your normal posture.

It genuinely looks like bad posture rather than anything more serious.

No, I wouldn’t have said so. I think you are being too critical of yourself.

but if you think there is something going on some of the previous advice looks good.

Pilates will help!

make sure you have your eyes checked in case it is caused by you peering into your screen. Theee will be something that you are doing.

Have a go at lying on your back with no pillow under your head, but put a thin pillow or rolled towel or similar under your shoulders instead. The weight of your head pulls everything backwards/into line.

I have a bit of a tech neck that I want to get rid of, and I can really really feel it when I lie like that. I can't do more than about 10 mins at a time for now but hoping to retrain myself!

Osteoporosis does that too. The spine collapses under its own weight.
I’d consider a bone density scan.

I agree but @libertybonds , you should still see your GP. Get yourself checked out and ask for a physio referral.

Assuming that it is indeed just poor posture, start doing daily planks. Start with 30 seconds and work up to 3 minutes a day.

Walking with a weighted (3-5 kg) vest for 20-30 minutes a day would also be helpful.

Can I ask how you got rid of your widows hump @PrizedPickledPopcorn ?

As someone who has had this issue , you can address it and the things i found most effective are strength training with someone who specialises in posture combined with massage. Ultimately massage alone will give temporary relief , posture focused strength training will give more permanent change

I don't think you can "develop" a hunchback.

Just looks like poor posture to me - possibly exacerbated by working at a desk. I have the same problem amd it seems very common these days

See your GP and ask for a NHS physio referral or see aphysio privately

Poor posture, are you quite tall, some taller people sometimes hunch up to look shorter

This is one of those things it’s better to see a professional about rather than asking the internet. As you have seen, people will come up with a myriad of opinions but nobody can diagnose from a photo - especially as it might be the photo angle