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Kyphosis, also known under the term
"hump" it is usually refers to an exaggerated curvature of the of the
thoracic vertebrae group.
The symptoms of kyphosis include:
1. Moderate back pain
2. Dorsal
stiffness
3. Fatigue
CAUSES
Kyphosis can
be caused by variety of problems such as:
1. Osteoporosis
Bone thinning disorders which will lead to crushed bone.
Bone thinning disorders which will lead to crushed bone.
2. Disk
degeneration
As we age, circular disks dry out and shrink, which often worsens kyphosis.
As we age, circular disks dry out and shrink, which often worsens kyphosis.
3. Scheuermann's
disease
This disease usually begins during the growth spurt that occurs before puberty. And Boys are affected more often than girls.
This disease usually begins during the growth spurt that occurs before puberty. And Boys are affected more often than girls.
4.
Congenital
If a baby's spinal column doesn't develop properly in the womb, the spinal bones may not form properly, which will result to kyphosis.
If a baby's spinal column doesn't develop properly in the womb, the spinal bones may not form properly, which will result to kyphosis.
5. Cancer
and cancer treatments
Cancer in the spine can weaken vertebrae and make them more prone to compression fractures, as can chemotherapy and radiation cancer treatments.
Cancer in the spine can weaken vertebrae and make them more prone to compression fractures, as can chemotherapy and radiation cancer treatments.
TREATMENTS
Treatment of
kyphosis depends on your age, the cause of the curvature, which is responsible
for its occurrence, and the signs and symptoms that are present. Make an
appointment with a chiropractor or other specialist, if you notice an increased
curve in your upper back or in your child's spine.
Kyphosis can be treated! And this video will show you how a Chiropractor changed everything!
Video Credit: Chiropractic Excellence
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