Spinal Kyphosis Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What are the causes?

Females are more likely to develop kyphosis than males, and diagnosis can vary depending on age. Some common causes of kyphosis include:

Differential diagnoses of Scheuermann’s Disease,vertebral fractures,disc disease, infections, tumour, osteoporosis, etc., can mimic or cause kyphotic (hunched) symptoms.

• Poor sitting/standing posture
• Prolonged periods of laborious activity or repetitive bending movement
• Traumatic injury (onset of symptoms may be delayed)
• Anatomical/birth defects
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Osteoporosis
• Mental health conditions, e.g., depression/anxiety

Treatment for Spinal Kyphosis

As the type, cause and symptoms of kyphosis vary, it is important to see a medical professional if you notice any signs of the condition. You may be referred for scans to detect and accurately determine diagnosis. Typically, severe kyphosis cannot be surgically corrected, however physical therapy can greatly improve the degree of curvature and reduce symptoms.

At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we tailor a unique treatment plan to aid in your recovery through:

Your physiotherapist may also advise heat or ice application, rest and if necessary, pain medication. Additionally, they might recommend for you to use neck or back support (braces), or a suitable pillow.

• Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
• Stretching exercises
• Restoring range of movement
• Postural improvement
• Dry needling
• Taping
• A unique home exercise program
• Graded Exposure to load program