Kyphosis of the spine, also known as hyperkyphosis or roundback, is a condition in which the upper back has an excessive forward curvature, or curvature of more than 50 degrees.

Your spine’s curve could signal scoliosis or kyphosis. Learn the difference and how to take action before pain takes over.

WebMD explains various types of spine curvature disorders and their symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.

Doctors call an excessive forward curvature kyphosis or sometimes hyperkyphosis. Postural imbalance, irregularities in the spine, or age-related conditions can cause kyphosis. It may not cause any ...

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 ...

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 a condition that results in an abnormal curve in the spine. Often caused by developmental issues or poor posture, it usually affects adolescents and adults, although it can be present ...

Scheuermann’s kyphosis (which often develops during adolescence when the bones in the spine grow unevenly, leading to a forward curve in the upper back) ...

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.

When the curve in your back becomes exaggerated and fixed, it can signal a problem. Undrey/Shutterstock Older adults often develop a curved back, known as age-related kyphosis or hyperkyphosis.