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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jakub Mesinovic and David Scott

Why people develop a hunchback and how you can stop it happening to you

As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve.

You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?

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