Kyphosis- Early Detection and Treatments

Kyphosis is the abnormal alignment of spine that gives a hunched –over appearance. A minimal curvature to the neck is normal but kyphosis disorder causes the top of the back to appear more rounded than normal. The deformity tends the spine to curve in forward position which is quite noticeable. Mainly there are three types of Kyphosis that are Postural Kyphosis, Scheuermann’s Kyphosis and Congenital Kyphosis; the cause of this disorder depends upon these types of Kyphosis.

 This kind of unnatural curving of the spine can occur at any age to any individual, but most commonly this is found in case of older women. There are various causes that lead to Kyphosis:

1.     Any physical injury to spine

2.     Development of cancerous tumors

3.     Hereditary transfer

4.     Diseases that causes infections such as polio or tuberculosis

5.     Disc Degeneration

6.     Arthritis

7.     Poor posture due to overuse of computers and mobiles

8.     Osteoporosis and weak bones

9.     Neuromuscular conditions and metabolic problems

The back giving a hunched look sometimes does not cause any pain but in some cases it may cause severe pain, stiffness, tenderness in neck and spine. The easiest way to recognize Kyphosis is the round neck appearance. Apart from this there are many symptoms through which you can early detect the disorder and cure it instantly. 

1.     Difficulty in breathing

2.     Back pain in movement

3.     Muscle fatigue

4.     Loss of bowel and bladder control

5.     Weakness in legs

6.     Shooting pain in upper part of spine

7.     Numbness

8.     Difficulty in standing straight

9.     Stiffness and tenderness in spine

1.      Loss of sensation

If you encounter any of these symptoms, be alert and immediately consult a doctor before it is too late to catch this disorder. Doctors will perform physical examination and various kinds of tests may be advised such as nerve test, blood test, X-rays, MRI, CT and Bone Scans. The treatment of Kyphosis can be done depending upon different factors such as Age, Type of Disorder, and Severity. It can be treated with both non-surgical as well as surgical methods.

·        Spinal braces: Wearing the braces regularly and for longer period of time will stop the further unnatural growth of spine toward forward position.

·        Exercise and physical therapies: If some correct exercises are performed that targets more on back of the body and some physical therapies are taken then there is no more efficient way cure Kyphosis. This approach can be successful only in mild cases.

·        Vitamin D and calcium supplements: Calcium and vitamin D is considered to be boon for bones. Intake of these supplements will make the bones stronger and rigid.

·        Life style changes: Improving the sitting as well as standing posture, maintaining healthy diet and weight will aid a lot in curing Kyphosis. 

·        Surgery: If it is a severe case and patient undergoes unbearable pain then doctors suggests surgery. The idea behind surgery is to reduce the degree of curvature and relax the pinched nerves.

Due to bad habits of the modern lifestyle, Kyphosis is becoming a common disease for any age groups. It is essential to have routine checkups to ensure you encounter this disorder or not, because it is better to diagnose before it goes out of the hands. Get your check-up done by highly educated and professional doctors of Scoliosis GTA. We provide full range of treatment and diagnostic services for all kind of spine disorders. Call us today or request an appointment; we will help you identifying the right solution to your problem.