r/kyphosis

This is a repost because I had to remove my original post after u/dogdoc57 pointed out that my personal information was visible on the X-ray images. I’ve since cropped them and am posting them again.
The X-rays are from 2016, and the other photos are recent. I have kyphosis and scoliosis, and I’m curious to hear what others think about how my posture may have changed over the years.
I know no one here can diagnose me, and I’m not looking for a diagnosis—just general observations or experiences from people who have dealt with something similar.
I have an appointment with a back/spine specialist on July 15, so I’ll be getting a professional evaluation soon. Thanks in advance for taking the time to look, and thanks again to u/dogdoc57 for pointing out the personal information in my original post!

Type 2 Scheurmann kyphosis, I am mentally and physically disturb, brother any suggestions and what are my wedging in degree and what are suggestions have required surgery

Hi everyone! I wanted to share my X-rays from 2016 along with some current photos of my back and posture. I’ve been diagnosed with kyphosis and scoliosis, and I’m curious to hear what others think about how it may have changed over the years.
I know no one here can diagnose me, but I’d appreciate any observations or if anyone has had a similar experience. I have an appointment with a spine specialist on July 15, so I’m hoping to get a professional evaluation soon.
Thanks in advance for any insights or advice!

What do you think about my posture? I was diagnosed with Scheuermann’s disease at the age of 14. I am currently 33 years old. I don’t experience any pain, but I would like to improve my posture. I understand that full correction is probably not 100% possible, but if there is anything I can do to improve it, I would like to try.

Of course, when I extend my arms forward, my rounded upper back becomes more visible — this is my natural resting posture. In the second photo, I am in a fully extended/upright position. Sometimes people say that I have a hunched back, and it can be slightly painful at times.

i recently had kyphosis diagnosed by multiple doctors, (more options, clearer diagnosis?) but some of then keep saying that surgery is mandatory, also at my age it is effective and crucial(14 and i know im a little too young) also the doctors pointed out how the radiologists are wrong on their observation on how it says 59 degrees but the doctor keeps saying its 70 degrees or might even be higher. i am trying my best to wear a brace but not getting more then 5-6 hours in, i have also recently started going to PT but it has been over a year since i was diagnosed and doctors keep telling me to get surgery or this could impact my lungs or there could be problems with my nervous system too after, i am kinda skeptical about all of that which is why i came here to ask on how accurate the doctors are, some also say wearing the brace for 22 hours is the only way to reverse it but that is almost near impossible for me, if wore for too long the brace does start to hurt and it keeps getting worse the longer i wear it causing me to take it off in like 5 hours. what should i do or what could i do, any tips or suggestions (mods im new here and im not asking for medical advice or a diagnosis, just any tips or suggestions)

Any suggestion I am 25 years, continuous back back mostly lower back pain

Heeeeeey family ! (Pic for attention lol)

Was diginosed with Scheuermans Disease after a car accident in 2021. Always had it, the girl that would be told to sit up stright at the dinner table.

I'm (33F) Reaching out to see if anyone struggles with hip pain?

I use a sit stand desk at work, solely because if I sit down for 10min or more, as soon as I get up, walking hurts on both side of my hips. I would say more to the back and at the bottom of the hips(if that makes sence). I see a chrio once a week, am not over weight but dont work out too much, expect for line dancing once a week !

Does this effect anyone else ? I also struggle with pain on the daily at the T7 area. Also have been told ive got Costochondritis!

Struggle with hip pain and have Scheuermans?

Thanks in advance

i stumbled across this subreddit and realized i might have kyphosis or something similar going on with my back? what is y’all’s opinions? Thanks!

I’ve (34M) been obsessing over my posture lately thinking I just have some degree of APT. Upon further research it looks like I may have some type of kyphosis as well. I’ve never been to a doctor for this issue nor am I in any pain. I’m curious if this seems postural and correctable or if I should seek medical attention to this. I would appreciate any and all advice/information based on these pictures. Thank you.

does this look like it could be kyphosis? I’ve been prioritizing physical health and i feel better in some ways but I also feel like no matter how hard I try I’ll never feel confident with how I look. my back looks better than it used to; when I was a teenager people said I had a “very awkward body” and that I looked like Igor the hunchback. as recently as a couple years ago some coworkers said my hunch kind of makes me look like an old man.

I’ve tried everything at this point. Lifting, stretching, gimmicky back braces, i even had an x ray done and they basically just said “yep your spine is kind of curved”. if this isn’t something I can fix do you guys have any advice? When I stand normally I’m hunched over but when I force myself straight I feel like I look weird because my chest and ribs jut out. Starting to feel like I just have to accept my weird box-body :/

also worth mentioning that I’ve had upper back pains since I was 14 and they’re getting progressively worse (now 30 years old). I’d say some days my pain levels bounce between 4-7 out of 10 depending on how much standing I have to do.