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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.
Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease which usually develops over many years without any major symptoms in the early stages. The first signs of osteoporosis include loss of height, developing a curved upper back (termed as Dowager's hump), back pain, or broken bones.