Hyperkyphosis Treatment | Cummins Chiropractic Bellevue

Hyperkyphosis Treatment

If you’ve noticed your upper back rounding forward, your shoulders hunching, or difficulty standing tall, you may be dealing with hyperkyphosis.

Our proven Foundations of Posture Protocol addresses the root cause of hyperkyphosis and restores long-term spinal health and balance.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Hyperkyphosis

Common Symptoms of Hyperkyphosis

Do you find yourself slouching or leaning forward when sitting or standing? Have you tried stretches or posture braces but found only temporary relief? Some of the most common symptoms of hyperkyphosis we see at our Bellevue office include:

  • Rounded or Hunched Upper Back: A visible forward curvature of the thoracic spine.
  • Shoulder or Neck Pain: Caused by forward head posture or muscle imbalance.
  • Upper Back Tightness or Fatigue: From prolonged sitting or computer work.
  • Headaches or Tension: Triggered by spinal compression or postural strain.
  • Difficulty Standing Tall: Feeling of stiffness or “collapse” in the mid-back.
  • Reduced Breathing Capacity: Rib and chest compression affecting lung expansion.
  • Poor Posture Confidence: Slouched appearance and decreased energy.

At the heart of our care is the Foundations of Posture Protocol—a two-phase process that corrects spinal curvature, restores proper posture, and helps you achieve long-term health and confidence.

Do these symptoms sound familiar?

We have a trusted and effective solution that can help.

Steps 1 discuss health concerns
1.
Be Heard:
1:1 consultation
with Dr. Cummins
to understand your goals
and posture history.
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2.
Get Answers:
Identify the underlying
root cause with
exam and X-rays.
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3.
Start Healing:
Build a custom care plan
for correction and prevention
to achieve your Health Goals.
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Causes of Hyperkyphosis

Hyperkyphosis develops when the upper spine curves excessively forward over time, often from chronic posture stress or weakened postural muscles. Common causes include:

  • Prolonged computer or phone use (“tech posture”).
  • Sedentary work and weakened spinal stabilizers.
  • Postural collapse from aging or fatigue.
  • Repetitive forward bending or lifting mechanics.
  • Previous spinal injuries or fractures.
  • Muscle imbalance between the chest and upper back.
  • Scheuermann’s disease (in adolescents).
  • Osteoporotic or degenerative spinal changes (in older adults).

While many people think of hyperkyphosis as a cosmetic issue, it’s actually a functional spinal problem that affects breathing, balance, and overall well-being.

The Foundations of Posture Protocol: Our Unique Solution for Hyperkyphosis

We provide lasting relief through a two-phase corrective system that relieves pain, restores mobility, and rebuilds postural strength.

Phase 1: Relieve & Stabilize

The first phase focuses on reducing strain, pain, and inflammation while stabilizing your structure.  To relieve and stabilize your posture, you may benefit from:

  • Targeted Chiropractic Adjustments
  • Postural and Spinal Traction
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Soft-Tissue and Myofascial Release
  • Ergonomic Coaching

Phase 2: Regenerate, Rehabilitate, Restore

Once discomfort decreases, we focus on long-term spinal correction and postural strength.   To regenerate and restore your posture, you may benefit from:

  • Postural Traction and Mirror-Image Exercises
  • Rehabilitation Exercises
  • Ongoing Chiropractic Adjustments
  • Structural Strength Training

Throughout both phases, we track your progress and tailor your care plan to your goals—so you can stand taller, move easier, and feel stronger every day.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Hyperkyphosis

Customized Treatment Plan to Correct Hyperkyphosis

Our Gold Medal Health team creates a personalized care plan to restore alignment and postural integrity.

Your treatment may include:

  • Specific chiropractic adjustments.
  • Postural and decompression traction.
  • Cold laser therapy.
  • Soft-tissue therapy and stretching.
  • Postural correction and mirror-image training.
  • Home exercises for upper back strengthening.

By combining advanced diagnostics, postural analysis, and evidence-based chiropractic methods, Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness delivers Bellevue’s most comprehensive system for correcting hyperkyphosis.  We help you move beyond temporary posture aids to achieve sustainable alignment and long-term structural health.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Hyperkyphosis

Why We’re Passionate About Helping People with Postural Curvature

For my wife Anna and I, posture correction isn’t just a treatment—it’s a mission. We’ve both experienced the physical and emotional effects of structural imbalance, and we’ve seen the transformation that comes when alignment is restored.

During my collegiate rowing career, I had to take a full year off to recover from a bulged disc in my lower back. Anna also experienced the heartbreak of not being able to lift and hold our babies after severe low back pain left her crawling post-childbirth. We’ve both been in that place where you wonder, “Will I ever get my life back?”

As a chiropractic and Olympic gold-medalist team, we’ve dedicated our work lives to helping people move, feel, and function at their best.
Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, we have spent decades helping our Bellevue community rediscover confidence and health through proper posture and spinal alignment.

At Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness, we want that same transformation for you. You’re not meant to feel compressed or restricted—you’re meant to stand tall, breathe deeply, and move freely.

Dr. Bob Cummins, Jr.

Schedule an Appointment to Alleviate Your Hyperkyphosis Today!

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Hyperkyphosis Resources

The following studies highlight how postural chiropractic delivers measurable, research-supported results for reducing thoracic hyperkyphosis and improving spinal alignment:

Experience the science of posture-based chiropractic care that helps reduce hyperkyphosis, restore balance, and enhance your strength and confidence—because your health deserves a gold medal.

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