Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae (bones in one’s spine) become misshapen, and this natural curve is larger than usual. People with mild kyphosis may not notice any signs or symptoms.

Mild spinal curvature, as occurs with postural kyphosis, may not be treated at all. More severe spinal curvature may require the use of a back brace or surgery. Treatment for lordosis may include: ...

Kyphosis exaggerates that outward curve in the thoracic spine, creating that rounded upper back appearance sometimes unkindly called “hunchback.” Unlike the sideways curve of scoliosis ...

If the spine remains curved, it is likely to be a structural form of kyphosis. If they find evidence of an inflexible curve during the examination, the doctor may recommend an X-ray or MRI scan to ...

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 an abnormal curvature of the spine. The upper part of the spine normally has a C-shaped curve. Kyphosis causes rounding of the upper back, or a hunchback. Kyphosis typically affects the ...

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe ...

It’s sometimes called “hunchback” or “roundback”, but the medical term for a curved back is kyphosis. When the curve is beyond what’s considered normal (greater than 40 degrees), we ...

Go inside the Dell Children's operating room as surgeons use new robot to plan and position screws to straighten Austin teen's hunched back.

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 ...