Kyphosis is an abnormal forward curvature of the spine, most noticeable in the upper back. It may be postural, age-related, or due to structural changes such as osteoporosis, disc degeneration, or congenital spinal deformities. While mild kyphosis may cause only a rounded posture, severe cases can lead to pain, stiffness, breathing difficulties, and reduced mobility. Physiotherapy plays a key role in strengthening spinal muscles, improving posture, and preventing progression.
Causes of Kyphosis:
- Poor posture over time (postural kyphosis)
- Age-related spinal degeneration
- Osteoporosis with vertebral fractures
- Scheuermann’s disease (adolescent kyphosis)
- Congenital spinal malformations
- Trauma or spinal injury
- Disc degeneration or arthritis
Symptoms of Kyphosis:
- Visible rounded or hunched upper back
- Back pain or stiffness
- Muscle fatigue in the spine
- Reduced spinal mobility and flexibility
- Height loss in severe cases
- Breathing difficulty (in advanced deformity)
- Neurological symptoms (rare, if nerves are compressed)
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