Low back pain is extremely common in our society and will affect nearly everyone at some point during their lifetime. Some estimates put this number at roughly 80% of the population. Sitting, ...

One common cause of a curved back is poor posture. This type, called postural kyphosis, usually develops over time due to ...

This week we are going to discuss the curvature of the spine and the causation of these problematic conditions. Spinal curvature or scoliosis/kyphosis is a condition that can result from a variety of ...

Kyphosis (hunchback) or kyphotic deformity refers to an abnormal spinal curvature with rounding of the upper back, which commonly occurs in older people. A common risk factor for the development of ...

Youth and teens easily forget to be mindful of their posture. The correct use of the word mindfulness extends back to the time when the Buddha lived. The essence is to remember to remember. By doing ...

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 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 ...