Kyphosis Treatment Spine Braces

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There are many different treatment options available for Kyphosis. These different treatments depend on a multitude of factors including age, the severity of your condition, and causation of your condition. What Exactly is Kyphosis? Kyphosis is a spinal disorder that causes your upper thoracic back region to curve forward. This condition makes you look like you’re hunching or slouching over. As you may notice if you look at someone’s spine or back, they have a natural curve. For a healthy spine, that natural curve should be at an angle around 20-45 degrees. Those who have kyphosis, however, their abnormal curvature in their spine sits at an angle of over 50 degrees. How is Kyphosis Diagnosed? Exercises X-Rays CT Scan MRI Scan Blood Tests Along with many other medical conditions, early detection is a key If you believe you have a form or type of kyphosis, be proactive and speak with your doctor. There are many different ways doctors will help diagnose your problem. Especially in adolescents and infants, treating kyphosis at an early stage can help prevent the curve progression of future spine problems. Aside from adolescents, early detection can be possible in adults as well. Your doctor may ask you to do several exercises to see if your balance and range of motion is affected. In addition, they can decipher from a postural problem or a structural problem by having you lie down on your back, analyzing your curve. Another way doctors can finalize your diagnosis and the causation of your condition is by doing X-rays. In severe cases, a CT scan can help build a 3D image of your spine. An MRI scan can also be used to produce images inside your spine. In adults, blood tests are used as an additional way to check for other infections in the spine. Different Types of Kyphosis After you have been diagnosed with kyphosis, it is likely your doctor will inform you of the type of your condition. While kyphosis looks similar in most individuals on the outside, there are different