More common in women than men (due to pelvic shape and fat distribution)
Often hereditary — if your parents have them, you’re more likely to too
Not related to weight alone — some fit people don’t have them; some with higher body fat do
📌 About 20–30% of people have noticeable back dimples — but many go unnoticed under clothing.
❌ Debunking the Myths
Despite their popularity, many myths surround these dimples — most with no scientific basis.
❌ “They mean you’re more fertile”
False — no link between dimples and reproductive health
❌ “They show you’re healthier”
No — they’re cosmetic, not medical indicators
❌ “Only thin or athletic people get them”
Not true — genetics matters more than body size
❌ “They indicate weak lower back”
Dangerous myth — no evidence of spinal weakness
❌ “They’re the same as congenital sacral dimples in babies”
Different thing — some infants have deep spinal dimples that need evaluation; adult back dimples are superficial
🩺 True congenital sacral dimples (present at birth) are usually harmless — but deep ones near the spine may be checked by pediatricians to rule out spinal issues like tethered cord.
