Shoulder hunching, forward head tilt, and back curvature are conditions that might be associated with some elderly people, but they can also affect younger individuals due to factors including bending ...

Kyphosis is a term used to describe marked curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane that results in an abnormally rounded back. A certain degree of kyphosis is normally present at the thoracic and ...

The human spine is meant to bend naturally, but an excessive curving of the spine, or kyphosis, is a condition that is either inherited or develops over time. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Nicholas ...

The best way to prevent a curved back is to keep your bones strong, muscles active, and posture in check. That means: Pay ...

Pediatric spinal deformities may be present at birth or may occur afterwards. Some of the most common deformities include pediatric scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolysis. Pediatric scoliosis is of ...

As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I ...

In a recently published article, researchers described two cases in which patients who presented with dorsal, midline hemivertebrae causing stretching of the nerve roots over a fixed kyphosis were ...

Q: My grandson, who is 15, was just diagnosed with type II Scheuermann disease of the spine. This was discovered when he had X-rays following a minor moped accident. His doctor has prescribed a muscle ...

Strictly star Karen Carney has opened up about a spinal condition she's had since childhood, and shared the impact it can have on her dance training. During Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come ...

As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I ...