Friday 28 July 2017

Kyphosis and Facts Associated With It





There are number of postural problem that are faced by a person. Among them one of them is Kyphotic posture. It is considered as a condition in which upper back appears to be more rounded as the normal appearance. This gives weird look to your back.
What are the reasons that lead to Kyphosis problem? Let’s have a look.   

In some cases it occurs on own. While in some, it is due to diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, vertebrae fracture or any spine related problem.  

Kyphosis in infants 

The biggest reason of Kyphosis in infants is the malformation of spinal column in the womb. To correct this and bring back the spine on its place, surgery is recommended at young age.

Degenerative causes 

Sometimes the spine wears and tears off with time. It can be due to degenerative issues like arthritis and degeneration of discs. Such cases can easily be treated with exercises, medications, and physical therapy. There hardly arises the need for surgery.  

Postural causes 

There is a type of Kyphosis that can occur both in young as well as old people. It is due to poor postures that might occur due to slouching back or sitting in front of the computer for long working hours. For the perfect alignment of your spine, exercises can work by strengthening the back and abdominal muscles.

Nutritional causes 

Kyphosis is also caused due to a specific nutrition deficiency. This can be the lack of vitamin D in children

Expert consultation 

Since this problem doesn’t come with numerous symptoms, so you need to keep a regular check on your posture. If you find any postural imbalance, you need to consult an expert and take the corrective measures accordingly.

Here are some preventive measures that you need to follow- 

§  Sit erect making sure that your back is upright
§  Do regular exercises for your back strengthening
§  Keep your standing posture perfect. Keep your back and shoulders aligned

If you or your loved one is suffering from Kyphosis, get expert guidance at Scoliosis GTA. Our professionals carefully scrutinize the problem and provide diagnostic services for all spine related problems. To get detailed information, book an appointment at 905-8689090. We assure you a speedy recovery. For any queries, email us at info@scoliosisgta.com . We are ready to serve our best.





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