Some underlying causes of a hump behind your shoulder will respond to lifestyle changes such as:
- Diet and exercise to lose weight.
- Improving your posture to correct postural kyphosis.
- Physical therapy to learn neck-strengthening exercises.
- Weight-bearing exercises to prevent osteoporosis from getting worse.
What causes back fat hump?
A buffalo hump is most commonly a result of Cushing syndrome, a disorder of excess cortisol, a naturally occurring hormone that is involved in a variety of bodily processes, such as metabolism. High levels of the hormone cortisol can lead to increased fat synthesis.
Does losing weight help with back hump?
Healthy diet
Because a buffalo neck hump is usually caused by excessive fat deposition on the back of the neck, losing weight may help in treatment.
Is the hump on my back fat?
A hump on the upper back between the shoulder blades is an area of fat accumulation on the back of the neck. The medical name of this condition is dorsocervical fat pad.



