Kyphosis and Important Information Associated With It

You might have heard the term Kyphosis, but may not know clearly about it. It is a condition that characterizes a curved spine causing the neck to fall down. This gives your back a rounded appearance. Now a day increasing cases of Kyphosis are being heard. This accounts to the modern day lifestyle where people spent maximum time sitting in front of the computer with a hump back. Such a posture has a detrimental effect on your spine. Let us get acquaint with some important information associated with Kyphosis.

Classification 

Such a disorder can further be classified in two types- Postural Kyphosis and Structural Kyphosis. If we talk of postural Kyphosis, then we’ll come to know that it is a less severe condition that a person can get rid off easily. Such a mild problem can be easily corrected with a brace or if a person makes conscious effort to do exercises as recommended by doctor.

On the other hand, structural Kyphosis is a severe condition that requires anti-inflammatory medical intervention. Such a problem affects bones, ligaments and muscles of spine.

Causes of Kyphosis 

The cause of this disorder depends upon the type of Kyphosis you are suffering from. Some of the reasons that attribute to this problem include- 

§  Poor posture

§  Arthritis

§  Disc generation

§  Osteoporosis

§  Hereditary Transfers

§  Disease of any type of fracture that can damage vertebrae

§  Any injury to spine

Some people suffer from Kyphosis by birth which is referred as congenital Kyphosis. Whereas, in some people it develops over time when the front of the spine doesn’t grow in accordance with the back of the spine.

When the need of Surgery arises? 

If the curve is progressing rapidly and has achieved curve greater than 70 degrees, the physician recommends you surgery. You are left with only option of surgery because the intense pain you are suffering from can’t be alleviated with medications.

Are you suffering from Kyphosis? If yes, then get in touch with Scoliosis GTA. Our professional team of experts has solution to every type of your problem. Book an appointment with us to experience speedy recovery. Call us at 905-868-9090 for any type of assistance. You can even email us at info@scoliosisgta.com . We will get back to you shortly.