Neck Hump Posture in Glasgow
Neck hump and upper back posture support is rarely fixed by one stretch or by trying to sit up straight all day. The Complete Posture Package at The Hub Glasgow looks at the posture pattern, the habits feeding it, and how your feet, ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, spine, shoulders and neck are loading together.
You deserve a clear answer, not more guessing.
At The Hub Glasgow, podiatry, physiotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation sit together. That means we can look at the problem properly and guide you to the right next step.
What it can feel like
People often describe a neck hump, dowager's hump or thickened upper back area when they feel rounded, stiff or unable to comfortably stack the head over the body.
Common causes
- Upper thoracic stiffness
- Forward head posture
- Shoulder and ribcage position
- Long-term desk habits
- Strength and mobility changes
How we assess it
Assessment looks at how you stand, move and load from your feet upwards. We consider desk work, driving, training, sleep positions, gait, foot posture, pelvic position, upper back mobility, shoulder blade control and whether hands-on therapy, strength work, Reformer rehab or a home plan is the right starting point.
Treatment options
- Upper back and neck assessment
- Mobility and strength work
- Manual therapy where appropriate
- Reformer or mat-based rehab support
- Home plan for sustainable change
Questions people often ask
What is included in the Complete Posture Package?
It includes a posture assessment and management plan plus six one-hour Therapy + Rehab sessions. The package can include hands-on therapy, strength work, flexibility, Reformer rehab and a home plan where clinically appropriate.
Is this just about standing up straighter?
No. The aim is to find the pattern and rebuild capacity, not force a rigid position. We look at how your whole body loads and what keeps pulling you back into the same symptoms.