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Straighten Your Curved Back With Chiropractic

By Chris Brown

Kyphosis is the medical term for a rounding of the upper back caused by the impacts of poor posture upon the spine. This excessive curvature usually progressively worsens unless treated because, as the head moves forward, its relative weight increases exponentially. For example, moving the head just 15 degrees forward more than doubles its weight upon the neck. This weight can compress the spinal discs over time, curving its baseline lean. Since increased lean means increased weight, kyphotic curvature tends to worsen with time. This curvature can lead to health problems beyond the aesthetic, including back pain, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Luckily, kyphosis can be prevented with lifestyle changes and regular chiropractic intervention.   

How to Prevent Kyphosis

The best way to cure kyphosis is to prevent it from ever occurring. Paying attention to proper posture and spending less time leaning over electronic devices, such as phones, can help stop the curve from developing at all. Since kyphosis is a chronic condition developing over time, it can effectively be prevented with proper postural care. In cases of early kyphosis, reversal can even be accomplished by strengthening the back muscles and performing postural exercises like those in yoga. Additionally, if you are worried about your developing kyphosis, it is important to seek consultation with a medical doctor specializing in the spine, a chiropractor.

Chiropractic Prevents and Straightens Kyphosis

Chiropractic not only can assess your level of kyphosis, it can prevent worsening or even reverse your current bend. In the case study of a 27-year-old female with hyperkyphosis, six months of regular chiropractic treatments dramatically improved her posture (correcting one vertebral subluxation completely) and greatly reduced her headaches and back pain. While this is a single case, chiropractic has shown significant results in resolving the subluxations of the spine that contribute to kyphosis. Additionally, the released pressure upon the spinal discs from chiropractic manipulation gives them a chance to recover and properly support the head in a more upright position.

If you are suffering from kyphosis, or worried that your phone hours may be damning you to a curved-spine future, don't hesitate to seek treatment at The Joint Chiropractic. With over 600 clinics nationwide, The Joint is always nearby to clear your back of subluxations. Sessions are conveniently by walk-in only, so you don't have to plan ahead to be seen by a doctor. Simply stop by The Joint during their extended hours to receive affordable, insurance-free corrections to straighten that slouch.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Houston, Tex.

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