Breathing problems. Severe kyphosis can put pressure on the lungs.
Limited physical functions- weakened back muscles can make it difficult to gaze upward or drive. Can cause pain when you lie down.
Digestive problems. Severe kyphosis can compress the digestive tract, causing problems such as acid reflux and difficulty with swallowing.
Body image problems.
Kyphosis is a diagnosis that occurs when the thoracic spine has an exaggerated forward curve . The vertebrae of a healthy spine are shaped like cylinders stacked in a column and Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae are more wedge shaped.
Often times no symptoms occur besides a visible hunch of the upper back.
Normal vs. Kyphosis
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