SCREENING FOR KYPHOSIS – SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

A simple postural assessment allows for the screening of hyperkyphosis. By observing the person from the side and asking them to bend over, one may note the following:

1 – A bump in the back’s thoracic region
2 – Shoulders arch forward
3 – Head juts forward
4 – Pelvis protrudes beyond feet
5 – A protuberance that remains marked even when bending over

 
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WHEN TO CONSULT?

If you think you or a family member may be suffering from hyperkyphosis or other spinal deformity, contact us so that we may confirm the diagnosis using the appropriate assessments and x-rays.