Do I Have Kyphosis?

Do you have rounded back and rounded shoulders?

Do you have the extreme curve in your upper spine that cause you to hunch forward?

Does your head bent forward compared to the rest of your body?

Do you have a difference in shoulder height?

Do you have a difference in shoulder blade height or position?

Do you have mild to severe back pain?

Do you have back pain when moving?

Do you feel fatigued?

Do you have tenderness and stiffness in the spine?

Do you have a visible hump on the back?

Do you have tight hamstrings muscles (muscles in the back of your thighs)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have kyphosis. Kyphosis is a medical condition that refers to a deformity of the spine. Kyphosis is characterized by excessive curvature of the thoracic spine outwards, which leads to the unnatural rounding of the upper back. It is sometimes called "roundback", while more severe cases of kyphosis are known as "hunchback." Kyphosis can occur in people of all ages. It is common among adolescents, due to improper posture and rapid bone growth during this period. Kyphosis also affects the elderly due to degenerative changes in the spine. The symptoms can range from mild, barely noticeable to severe.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have kyphosis. Your spine consists of three natural curves that are necessary for maintaining balance and standing upright. If one of these curves is too small or too big, it will become difficult to stand upright and your posture will become abnormal. Kyphosis is a deformity of your spine that represents an excessive curvature of the upper back (thoracic spine) outward. In mild cases of kyphosis, the symptoms may be absent, while more severe deformities may result in a visible hump on the back. A diagnosis is based on a physical examination and imaging tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have kyphosis. Kyphosis is a spine deformity characterized by an excessive outward curve of the spine. There are two different types of kyphosis: postural and structural. Postural kyphosis is the most common type of kyphosis. It is the result of improper posture that a person can correct with appropriate exercise or by wearing a body brace. Structural kyphosis is a somewhat more serious problem and it is caused by a structural abnormality in the spine. This type of kyphosis requires medical treatment and in some cases surgery. Your doctor may additionally recommend painkillers and osteoporosis medications.