Kyphosis is a postural
problem that you might be suffering from. It is a condition where your upper
back takes a forward rounding appearance. This rounding appearance can be
extremely curved. However at the onset of this problem, your body will show
various symptoms that will help you identify this problem. Some of them are-
·
Back pain
·
Muscle fatigue
·
Stiffness in back
·
Forward posture
of head
·
Difference in
shoulder height
·
Fatigue
·
Chest pain and
breathing problem
If you are suffering from
Kyphosis, you need to know which type it is. The intensity of each type varies.
Let us know two main types of Kyphosis.
·
Postural
Kyphosis- It is a less severe type
with easy recovery. It is caused in case of poor posture or when spine
fractures due to trauma or osteoporosis. This can be corrected even with the
help of a brace.
·
Structural
Kyphosis- It is more severe and
serious condition than postural Kyphosis. Abnormality occurring due to this can
affect your bones, intervertebral discs, nerves, ligaments, or muscles of the
spine.
Who are more vulnerable to
Kyphosis?
People who are more
vulnerable to Kyphosis are adolescent girls who have poor posture, boys in the
age group 10-15, people currently suffering from osteoporosis, or anyone who
has corrective tissue disorder.
Treatment
The treatment to cure this
ailment varies according to its intensity. In case of mild problem, method used
can be-
- Exercise so as to provide strength to the back muscles
- Anti-inflammatory medication to vent away the pain.
However, in case of sever
pains the patient need to have surgery or he should wear a back brace.
If
you are considering a Corrective Approach to Kyphosis in Toronto, book an appointment with ScoliosisGTA. Our treatments will surely provide you relief from every type of Kyphosis
problem. You can also get a postural correction and experience an improvement
in spinal alignment. Call us today.
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