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 ...

Kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. The upper part of the spine normally has a C-shaped curve. Kyphosis causes rounding of the upper back, or a hunchback. Kyphosis typically affects the ...

Kyphosis, an excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, is increasingly recognised as a significant factor affecting physical function in older adults. Characterised not only by postural ...

Kyphosis is also known as “roundback” or “hunchback,” because it’s an excessive curve of the upper back that makes it look rounded or hunched. While a small curve in the upper back is natural, an ...

Doctors often treat kyphosis in older adults with a combination of physical therapy, bracing, and medications. The spine’s natural upper-back curve, called the thoracic kyphotic curve, is essential ...

A hump on the back of the neck, or top of the spine, can have various causes. These causes may include kyphosis, osteoporosis, muscle knots, and cysts. A person may refer to the hump on the back of ...