Question about kyphosis and back pain.?!
Question: Question about kyphosis and back pain!.!?
i have had kyphosis in my upper back for several years now, i started developing it in my early teenage years!. I'm now 23 and have constant back pain!. Popping my back helps temporarily but its hard to get certain spots where my back is more curved(like the base of my neck and my middle back)!. I'm also in the army at the moment and cant afford to see a chiropractor because the closest one the army authorizes me to see is 2 states away!. ive tried a few cheap posture braces when i was a bit younger but mainly for just better posture!. are there any good braces or websites to look at that offer braces for people with back pain and kyphosis!? Any thoughts or solutions for the back pain will help! Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Kyphosis or hump back at 23!? Kyphosis is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 40 degrees or greater on an x-ray!. The normal spine can bend from 20 to 45 degrees of curvature in the upper back area!. Kyphosis is a type of spinal deformity and should not be confused with poor posture!.
Causes
metabolic problems
neuromuscular conditions
osteogenesis imperfecta - also called "brittle bone disease!." A condition that causes bones to fracture with minimal force!.
spina bifida
Scheuermann's disease - a condition that causes the vertebrae to curve forward in the upper back area!. The cause of Scheuermann's disease is unknown and is commonly seen in males!.
Kyphosis is more common in females than males!.
Symptoms:
difference in shoulder height
the head bends forward compared to the rest of the body
difference in shoulder blade height or position
when bending forward, the height of the upper back appears higher than normal
tight hamstrings (back thigh) muscles
If you have Kyphosis and are still in the Army, I am shocked! Like how did you pass the Army Physical with Kyphosis!?
Best of Luck
Www@Answer-Health@Com
Causes
metabolic problems
neuromuscular conditions
osteogenesis imperfecta - also called "brittle bone disease!." A condition that causes bones to fracture with minimal force!.
spina bifida
Scheuermann's disease - a condition that causes the vertebrae to curve forward in the upper back area!. The cause of Scheuermann's disease is unknown and is commonly seen in males!.
Kyphosis is more common in females than males!.
Symptoms:
difference in shoulder height
the head bends forward compared to the rest of the body
difference in shoulder blade height or position
when bending forward, the height of the upper back appears higher than normal
tight hamstrings (back thigh) muscles
If you have Kyphosis and are still in the Army, I am shocked! Like how did you pass the Army Physical with Kyphosis!?
Best of Luck
Www@Answer-Health@Com