Hunch back, or more accuarately,  kyphosis refers to a rounded back. This may have come from one of a number of reasons, but could be caused by  simply slouching or sitting badly for long periods for example in front of a computer.  Without proper exercise, this slouching posture often leads to                             

weakened stomach muscles and tight hamstrings and chest muscles, and eventually to kyphosis.

However, this process can be helped with kyphosis exercises. The aim for these specific hunch back exercises is strengthen the weaker areas such as the upper back and abdominal muscles and stretch the tighter parts like across the chest and the hamstrings.  Two examples Read the rest of this entry »