Hyper-kyphosis, a severe version of kyphosis — an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine commonly observed in senior adults — presents a significant challenge to many seniors. As many of my ...

Kyphosis is also known as “roundback” or “hunchback,” because it’s an excessive curve of the upper back that makes it look rounded or hunched. While a small curve in the upper back is natural, an ...

You may do it unconsciously when you sit for long periods: hunch your shoulders and bend your back. Over time, this posture can shorten muscles in your back, causing painful stiffness and giving your ...

Kyphosis is an abnormal rounding of the upper back. It is a relatively common condition that often develops in adolescence or young adulthood. Having a small curve in the upper back is normal.

Excessive curvature of the spine that eventually causes a hump-like appearance in the upper back is kyphosis. You can prevent this by practicing proper posture and doing certain exercises to ...

Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research BOSTON -- A recently published study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that using CT scans to evaluate ...