This week we are going to talk about a grouping of conditions of the spine that includes scoliosis as well as kyphosis. Beginning with scoliosis we will subdivide this into 2 major categories: ...

That nagging back pain you’ve been ignoring. The slight hunch you notice in photos. The way your shoulders never quite seem level. Your spine might be trying to tell you something important about its ...

Scheuermann's disease is often mistaken for bad posture in teenagers. It's a structural spinal condition leading to severe curvature and chronic pain. Early detection can impact treatment, including ...

Kyphosis is an abnormal rounding of the upper back. It is a relatively common condition that often develops in adolescence or young adulthood. Having a small curve in the upper back is normal.

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 ...

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 ...