Kyphosis Or Hunchback

Kyphosis also known as “hunchback” occurs when the vertebrae in the upper back are wedge shaped instead of cylinder. This disorder can be caused by a number of things such as: Osteoporosis, Disk Degeneration, slouching/poor posture etc… Kyphosis can happen at any age but it’s most common in older women. In addition to an abnormally curved spine the symptoms can also cause back pain and stiffness in some people. Mild cases of kyphosis may produce no noticeable signs or symptoms.
Depending on what kind of Kyphosis you have dictates your treatment. Postural Kyphosis can usually be corrected by improving your posture. If you have mild to moderate kyphosis, it may be possible to control your symptoms using painkillers and exercise. Back pain can