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Treatment And Diagnosis Of Upper Back Kyphosis

Treatment And Diagnosis Of Upper Back Kyphosis

Diagnosis Of Upper Back Kyphosis The presence of an exaggerated upper back kyphosis is a common finding. If you are concerned about your posture, patients should consider consulting their primary healthcare practitioner. Such as a GP, physiotherapist, chiropractor or other spine specialist. These medical and allied health professionals can assist in obtaining an accurate diagnosis…. Read More >

Thoracic Kyphosis: The Hump On Your Back

Thoracic Kyphosis: The Hump On Your Back

What Is A Thoracic Kyphosis? When viewed from side on, your spine is not a straight line but has curves. These curves are referred to as a kyphosis, or lordosis. The spinal curves ideally work together to “cancel” out each other, so that the net result when standing is that we are nicely balanced with… Read More >

How To Fix A Neck Hump

How To Fix A Neck Hump

What Happens If You Leave Your Neck Hump Untreated? What happens if a neck hump is left untreated? If left, a neck hump can become a major issue. When your head sits further forward on your spine than was anatomically intended to your body must find a way to cope with all this extra load… Read More >

Dowager's Hump: An Unsightly Bump At The Base Of The Neck

Dowager’s Hump: An Unsightly Bump At The Base Of The Neck

What Is A Dowager’s Hump? A dowager’s hump is the common name given to a hump that can form at the base of the neck. Traditionally this “hump” is mostly frequently seen in older women, but is also seen in men and occasionally younger adults. Medically rounding of the spine is referred to as a… Read More >