What causes a hump in your neck?

Answer by  whitekeys (112)

Aside from bad posture, probably either scoliosis or osteoporosis would be the most common causes for having a hump in your neck.

Answer by  Anonymous

years of playing in the front row in rugby union can cause a fair sized hump at the top of your spine/ base of your neck

Answer by  Amom (701)

A neck hump can be caused from a tumor, a cyst, a thyroid goiter, or spinal issues, what ever it is you need to see a doctor.

Answer by  PulpFiction (19)

Bad posture is responsible for causing humps, most of the time. So, always remember to keep your spine straight and maintain a healthy posture.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

Osteoporosis can cause spine collapse resulting in what is sometimes called "dowager's hump". It is a bone disease that can be diagnosed with a bone density test. Most people who suffer from osteoporosis are women, especially post-menopausal women. Bone loss and density can be slowed with prescribed medication, calcium supplements and Vitamin D.