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Kyphosis

Kyphosis or the kyphotic curve by which the spine is bent forward. The official medical term for an abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine is hyperkyphosis. However, abnormal kyphosis and hyperkyphosis are commonly mentioned as kyphosis by the medical profession, so during this discussion, the term kyphosis are going to be wont to discuss abnormal kyphosis. In other words, kyphosis may be a deformity of the spine of the upper back causing an exaggerated outward curve.

The spine is generally straight when looking from the front. Scoliosis is an abnormal curve when viewed from the front. Scoliosis can occur from bony abnormalities of the spine at birth, growth abnormalities especially with adolescence, degenerative spinal changes in adulthood, or abnormal twisting of the vertebrae due to muscle spasm after an injury.

The normal curves of the spine allow the top to balance directly over the pelvis. If one or more of these curves is either too great or too small, the head may not properly balance over the pelvis. This can cause back pain, stiffness, and an altered gait or walking pattern.

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