Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?
- Written by Jakub Mesinovic, Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University

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?
It’s sometimes called “hunchback” or “roundback”, but the medical term for a...
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