Kyphosis is a term used to describe marked curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane that results in an abnormally rounded back. A certain degree of kyphosis is normally present at the thoracic and ...

Background: Freestyle and Greco-Roman are two types of wrestling that place the spine of athletes in different positions. Theoretically, it can be argued that this can lead to adverse effects on the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 1921, Danish radiologist Holger Werfel Scheuermann described the characteristic rigid kyphotic deformity that ...

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 ...

The human spine is meant to bend naturally, but an excessive curving of the spine, or kyphosis, is a condition that is either inherited or develops over time. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Nicholas ...

Poor posture is a major contributing factor of ‘kyphosis’, the rounding of the upper back You might not be aware of the medical term kyphosis, but chances are you will have heard of a ‘dowager’s hump’ ...

Dowager hump is the not-so-nice name for kyphosis, a condition where you develop a bend or “hump” in your upper back. It’s more common now because of the way people use their phones and other devices.

Kyphosis refers to an excessive forward curvature in the upper back. Posture, age, and spinal features can cause it. It can lead to back pain and other problems and may need treatment. Doctors call an ...