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

how can you tell if you have kyphosis?

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Examination: Kyphosis is a normal curvature of the thoracic spine. I am assuming that you are referring to hyperkyphosis. This is where the  upper back rounded forward in an exaggerated fashion. At some point there may develope a hump in back called a dowager hump.  This may cause by osteoporosis, compression fractures, degenerative arthritis, scheuermann, s disease, etc.

Question 5

how can i fix kyphosis (rounded back) ?

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It depends on the : degree of the kyphosis and the reason for the kyphosis.  At your age, unless it is due to poor posture it is probably a fairly stiff or "fixed" position.  It could be the result of hip or pelvis alignment or even lower back issues for which your upper back is compensating for or it could be related to your thoracic spine.  Unless it is greater than 60-70 degrees it is treated with exercise.

Question 6

what things affect the chances of getting kyphosis?

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Several things: Laminectomy (removal of bone in the back of the spine) can lead to kyphosis, especially in children. The neck is sensitive to laminectomy at all ages of life. Certain trauma (fractures) can lead to kyphosis. Some birth "defects" also are prone to kyphosis. Problems like tumors and infections of the front of the spine can destroy enough bone to cause collapse and kyphosis.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: kyphosis?

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See below: When viewing the human spine from the side, there are usually three natural curvatures.  The neck and low back have a curvature with the con cavity backward, this is known as lordosis; and the mid back has a curve with the concavity anteriorly, this is known as s kyphosis.  When an elderly lady has an increase "hump" in this curvature in the mid back we call it a hyper kyphosis.

Question 8

what causes kyphosis progression?

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Kyphosis: Kyphosis is a curvature of the spine that is most commonly associated with an anomaly within the spine and the surrounding muscles. The progression in curvature is due to a lack of balance in the muscles and the spinal structures.

Question 9

is kyphosis/lordosis the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Let me help: Kyphosis is a forward rounding of your upper back. Some rounding is normal, but the term "kyphosis" usually refers to an exaggerated rounding, more than 50 degrees. This deformity is also called round back or hunchback.Lordosis: inward curvature of the spine. The spine is not supposed to be absolutely straight, so some degree of curvature is normal. When the curve exceeds the usual range.

Question 10

weight lifting for kyphosis is safe?

Accepted Answer

Should be: Just be mindful of technique and building up weights slowly over time.

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