Question 1

any ways of correcting kyphosis at age 20's?

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Yes: Many ways correcting kyphosis at age 20, visit spine surgeon he will discuss the options with you. Good luck thanks.

Question 2

anyway of correcting kyphosis/scheuermanns disease 20 degrees at age 28?

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First most do not : Need any surgery unless approaching a very significant degree of kyphosis with yours being a low normal range rather than an abnormal one.  Usually you need to be in the range of 70 degrees or more and be symptomatic otherwise this is generally well tolerated with weight control and regular exercise.

Question 3

how do you define kyphosis?

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Spinal curve: The curves that your back shows when looking from the side are "lordotic" for the neck (concave backward), "kyphotic" for the thoracic or dorsal spine (concave forward-think hunched forward), lordotic for lumbar spine and kyphotic again for the sacrum (lowest part of the spine.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of kyphosis?

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Kyphosis: Pain is the typical symptom associated with kyphosis.  There may be no symptoms at all, but kyphosis is usually associated with pain.
See your family md for a thorough workup.

Question 5

what can cause kyphosis in a child?

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Let me explain: Congenital kyphosis. A malformation of the spinal column during fetal development causes kyphosis in some infants. Several vertebrae may be fused together or the bones may not form properly. This type of kyphosis may worsen as the child grows. In some cases, congenital kyphosis eventually leads to paralysis of the lower body (paraplegia).

Question 6

what are the exercises for kyphosis?

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Exercises: For postural kyphosis this result from weakened upper back muscles & tightness of chest muscles. Exercises can help this form of kyphosis. There is not enough space to fully discuss. There are wall exercises and tube exercises that work well. Yoga is very good for this purpose. Talk to your physical therapy for specific exercises tailored specifically for you.

Question 7

what should i do if i have kyphosis ?

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Depend on age & caus: Kyphosis rarely is seen at birth & when present requires surgery. In adolescents it is called scheuermann's disease, a wedging together of several vertebrae. This can be treated by bracing & exercises. Rarely is surgery necessary except for 60• or greater. In adults if it from osteoporosis no treatment may necessary. If painful vertebroplasty  is excellent. But you see your pcp for a diagnosis!

Question 8

what are the concerns with having kyphosis?

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Progression: Kyphosis is normal in the thoracic spine.  A cervical, lumbar or abnormally large thoracic kyphosis may worsen over time.  Kyphosis can cause pain, poor posture and occasionally nerve and spinal cord symptoms.

Question 9

can kyphosis be fixed by doing the exercises?

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Can stop worsening: Kyphosis is the curving of the back skeletal frame mostly due to posture but can be genetic also. It can not be changed with exercise but can stop it from worsening and stabilize it.  If you don't exercise, it just gets worse so yes, exercise for stability and improvement.  Feldenkrais is a great way to evaluate your habits.

Question 10

wheel chair excercises for elders for kyphosis?

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Specifically for : Kyphosis in this group nothing more than a nightcap and not the one you wear! for general health, there are exercises including cardiovascular  by wheeling their own chairs  and light weights on legs and small weights for arms for strengthening

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