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
also be helped by maintaining a healthy weight and activities which strengthen core muscles. Teenagers with mild to moderate kyphosis may need to wear a back brace. The brace is worn while the bones are still growing and prevents the curve getting worse. Some forms of abnormal kyphosis can be prevented.
Postural kyphosis, for example, is entirely dependent on posture, so if you maintain good posture, you will prevent this type of kyphosis from developing. Kyphosis caused by osteoporosis and spinal fractures is also preventable. You need to keep your bones strong and healthy to avoid osteoporosis. By doing things such as eating foods rich in calcium and other vital nutrients. You can't prevent Scheuermann's kyphosis or congenital kyphosis because they're caused by structural defects that develop no matter what you do. However, with Scheuermann's kyphosis, the earlier you catch it, the better.