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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 >

Treatment And Diagnosis Of Upper Back Kyphosis

Treatment And Diagnosis Of Upper Back Kyphosis

Diagnosis Of Upper Back Kyphosis If an upper back kyphosis is suspected, then patients should consult their primary care practitioner such as their GP, physiotherapist, chiropractor or other spine specialist to help obtain accurate diagnosis. Diagnosis of thoracic kyphosis is gained through the gathering of information via taking a patient history as well as a… Read More >