Kyphosis Symptoms

The most prevalent symptom of kyphosis is a rounded upper back. The exaggerated curve in the thoracic spine results in a “humpback” appearance. In addition, kyphosis can cause severe pain in the upper back, especially with movement.

This is due to compression of the spinal cord or its nerves. Kyphosis often causes loss of mobility in the spine because of intervertebral disc degeneration .Spinal kyphosis and immobility of the thoracic region can cause forward positioning of the head, when compared to the rest of the body.

As the thoracic spine curves forward, the front of the pelvis rises. This shortens and tightens the hamstring muscles.In severe cases, kyphosis can cause compression of the lungs. This can result in chest pain and difficulty breathing.

[philcassidy]

Do stomach crunches just like in the movie American psycho. I did them, helped alot. (They're really hard to do though)

[MasinaTai]

That's funny because I don't think I had Kyphosis as a child, I'm certain my back was straight but my hamstrings have always been tight.

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[ffchannel]

I have a bad back position and its hard to breathe if i straighten my back what is this??

[dangnguyenvinhphuoc]

How to prevent someone from kyphosis disease?

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[chrisgriffiths]

cant even pronounce Kyphosis correctly is a red flag !