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 ...

We all have a complicated relationship with aging. It can be beautiful thing — retirement, wisdom, self-awareness — but it also poses health challenges we never expected. One of the most dreaded: the ...

Military neck is an informal name for cervical spine deformities that cause unusual curves in your spine. It is not connected with the military. Military neck is an unusual curve in your cervical ...

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 ...

Kyphosis represents an abnormal curvature of the upper spinal region that often leads to slouching in childhood and can worsen with age, especially during the pubertal growth spurt. Specific treatment ...

Hyper-kyphosis, a severe version of kyphosis — an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine commonly observed in senior adults — presents a significant challenge to many seniors. As many of my ...

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 ...

As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I ...

Kyphosis is curvature of the spine that causes the back of the vertebrae to appear more rounded than normal. Although everyone has a slight degree of curvature in their spine, a bend of more than 45 ...