What is Kyphosis?

Kyphosis is a type of curvature in the spinal column present in the thoracic spine that look like a hunched back.  It a “C” shaped curve in the upper spine that pushes the neck and head forward.  Although the thoracic spine is naturally curved, a person with kyphosis has a more pronounced or exaggerated curve that can even affect the cervical and lumbar regions of the spinal column if it is more serious.  The curve can be forward so much that it causes nerve problem and chronic pain.  

Types of Kyphosis

1. Postural Kyphosis: predominantly in young adults and adolescents, caused by improper posture
2. Scheuermann’s Kyphosis: 3 or more vertebrae wedge together and appear like triangles, creating a 45-75 degree curve
3. Congenital Kyphosis: inherited abnormality of the spine at birth

Symptoms of Kyphosis

1. Pain in thoracic spine
2. Difficulty breathing
3. Weakness in the lower extremities
4. Hunched over appearance
5. Fatigue in upper shoulders and neck

Causes of Kyphosis

1. Improper body mechanics
2. Congenital disorder
3. Fractures in the spine
4. Degeneration of vertebral discs

Risk Factors of Kyphosis

1. Aging
2. Muscle weakness in the upper back
3. Scheuermann’s disease
4. 关节炎
5. 骨质疏松症
6. Injury to the spine
7. Slipped discs
8. 脊柱侧弯

Treatment of Kyphosis

ASTR 款待 kyphosis 以温和、有效和自然的方式解决肌肉失衡、疤痕组织、触发点、筋膜限制、炎症、姿势、身体力学，这些通常是疼痛的根源。 ASTR 采用整体方法来解决疼痛的根本原因，而不仅仅是症状。 ASTR 治疗可以在家中进行 kyphosis