{"id":39,"date":"2020-09-25T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:11:42","slug":"patients-what-is-kyphosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/patients-what-is-kyphosis\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Kyphosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hyperkyphosis (often commonly referred to as \u2018kyphosis\u2019) can be caused by functional problems such as poor posture, low muscle tone and pain. It can also be caused by structural problems such as a fracture of one of the vertebrae or when the vertebrae grow in a deformed manner (the back of the bone grows taller than the front of the bone creating a wedge shape). Sometimes multiple vertebrae develop a wedge shape and this creates a special condition called Scheuermann\u2019s hyperkyphosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Depending on the cause, hyperkyphosis may be treated with a specific exercise program<\/a>. If the kyphosis is large and\/or stiff, a specialized kyphosis brace<\/a> that is custom-made can stabilize and sometimes improve the kyphosis. In extreme cases, surgery may be recommended. We ensure each patient is expertly assessed<\/a> and given the best options for care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyperkyphosis Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of hyperkyphosis may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n