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The term Dowagerâs Hump originated from the Greek word âkyphosisâ which means a hump, and dowager for its technical term meaning âdignified elderly womanâ. A physical deformity resulting in a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic spine (upper back) of our body.
(November 2013) Forward head posture. Forward head posture (FHP) is the anterior positioning of the cervical spine. This posture is sometimes called Scholar's Neck, Wearsie Neck, iHunch or Reading Neck..