Excessive curvature of the spine that eventually causes a hump-like appearance in the upper back is kyphosis. You can prevent this by practicing proper posture and doing certain exercises to ...

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Kyphosis is a condition in which the thoracic spine is abnormally curved, in the vertical plane, backwards. It is often postural, but may also be due to abnormal vertebral development or shape. The ...

Slouching is usually considered a bad posture habit, which many parents may be nitpicking their teens for. While it may also be just a bad sitting position, according to experts, a slouch that does ...

Kyphosis is a term used to describe marked curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane that results in an abnormally rounded back. A certain degree of kyphosis is normally present at the thoracic and ...

You may do it unconsciously when you sit for long periods: hunch your shoulders and bend your back. Over time, this posture can shorten muscles in your back, causing painful stiffness and giving your ...

Hyper-kyphosis, a severe version of kyphosis — an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine commonly observed in senior adults — presents a significant challenge to many seniors. As many of my ...

The spine, or backbone, is made up of small bones (vertebrae) stacked -- along with discs -- one on top of another. A healthy spine, when viewed from the side, has gentle curves to it. The curves help ...

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Thoracic kyphosis and pelvic anteversion in patients with adult spinal deformity increase while walking: analyses of dynamic alignment change using a three-dimensional gait motion analysis system.