r/kyphosis

Finally trying to deal with this lifelong pain. MRI and CT next week.

When I was 14 and went through a big growth spurt my posture was very poor.

I started to develop a lot of pain in my thoracic spine.

When I went to the chiropractor they told me I had a mild case of scheuermanns disease.

I was devastated at the time. My sister would tease me and call me hunch back.

Around the same time I stared lifting weights.

I do remember some exercises that caused a lot of pain at the time.

But over the years it went away.

Now at 42 I still have mild kyphosis but I don’t even think about it.

Strength training and improving my posture helped massively!

I know this is not relevant to many people with a severe curvature but for mild cases there is a lot you can do to improve your posture.

When I see other people post on here but their posture is horrible, it’s not helping.

Building up a large degree of muscle hides the kyphosis to a large extent.

I am writing this message to my younger self to inspire them to take up the weights.

It’s not a quick fix but I’m a big believer that the gym saved my spine.

If I was the same age, no strength training and sitting at a desk all day, I’m sure my back would be a painful mess right now.

I have a very visible spine. Part of it is due to my kyphosis, which I have tried to fix with exercises but need to be more consistent with. But even when I have “good” posture, my spine is still visible at the bottom (see third photo). I don’t know how to fix this, has anyone dealt with it before?

Not a medical post — just a (for me surprisingly) clear pareidolia example.

What do we think?

This is my posture when sitting down and Im bending over slightly but near the mid-lower part of my back theres a very noticeable point where a curve appears. I just want to know how can I fix this and if this is actually an issue. Thanks

i was told by drs when i was younger that working out will help my posture and hunch, im severely insecure and it does cause me mild back pain. i’m wondering if working out does actually straighten your back like ive heard it does and if so will it help im my case, idk the severity of my spine but i feel like my back is pretty bad :,)
any help is so appreciated

hey everyone. wanted to share where I'm at and hear from anyone who's been through something similar

Background: first diagnosed around age 14 at ~53°, and my latest measurements ~65-67°. I have anterior vertebral wedging in the mid-thoracic region, mild scoliosis (2-3°, basically nothing and not one of my concerns), an L5 posterior defect, and an L4-5 disc bulge that showed up on my latest CT and multiple reports. my doctor classified me as roussouly type 3-4 with high pelvic incidence.

Symptoms: daily mid and lower back pain that gets worse with standing or sitting, followed by morning stiffness. a stinging/numbness feeling in my upper-mid back.

I'm an active guy who trains regularly fyi, I'm farily well built, have a stretching routine (hamstring mostly since they're short) and am not overweight

what I've done so far:

-looked into vests but ended up in the conclusion that they're useless (one of the doctors I've had cons with said this)

- multiple consultations in Turkey over the years. my most recent doctor said surgery is an option if symptoms keep worsening, but at the same time "kicked me out" because I'm not a candidate for surgery lol

- Prof. Harms in Heidelberg reviewed my imaging and recommended surgery, and I'll try to see him in December

- Prof. Akbar at MEOCLINIC Berlin also reviewed my case and wants to see me in person

- made an appointment with Kadir Abdul in istanbul for the next week

my questions:

anyone had surgery in the 60-70° range? what do you think about my case? how many levels were fused if you did have the surgery? what correction did you get?

Hey guys,

Finally I decided to also post a pic. What is your honest take on it? Obviously no doubt. I have it.

I have diagnosen MS. Though I am in a Phase were I am confidently working towards the best possible posture I cam have with this condition.

I made already very good results in terms of pain reduction and based on my believe and some results I've seen here, I believe I can also small to moderate improvements in my overall posture and perceived curvature.

But how bad is it?😂

I’m M18 and I’ve been diagnosed with Scheuermanns Disease/Kyphosis a year ago.
The doctors told me that I have Scheuermanns Kyphosis with approximately between 75 and 80 degrees of curvature (Hyperkyphosis).

My problem is that the doctors we went to all told me something different, some told me that a surgery is inevitable, some told me to try to delay it as long as possible and some recommended physiotherapy instead.

Now I’m between the decision to either do the surgery and be done with it or to keep trying sports and physiotherapy.
The problem is that I really don’t like how it looks and it’s really taking a toll on my confidence.
I wanted to ask you guys how bad it actually looks and therefore I took some pictures trying to stand as straight as I can aswell as some pictures with me in my shirt.

You don’t need to sugarcoat it, I just want to know how bad it looks and what I can do / what you guys would recommend.
If anyone has had it still has similar experiences the I would really find it helpful if you could tell me about it, if I can fix this really ugly posture with physiotherapy/swimming and sports or if surgery is the only way to change it.

If some of you have done the surgery I would also like to know how it went and how it is now and if you would do it again or don’t and why.

The only reason I didn’t do the surgery already is because I fear that after the surgery I won’t be able to move as I did before and that I will still feel pain.

My pain right now is moderate, especially when I stand or sit for longer periods of time but it isn’t unbearable yet.

I’ve been going to the gym and being more active since last year and I fear that I won’t be able to do that after the spinal fusion surgery.

To the ones who did the surgery I would like to ask how restricted the mobility is after recovery and if you can still do things like boxing/surfing etc.

Thanks for everyone who took their time to read this and thanks in advance for your help.

25 f
Had postural issues since the beginning of time. When I bend over it looks bad … but the x-ray says otherwise I don’t think I see much wedging. My right trap / levator’s have hurt for at least 10 years. For the past 3 or so, my left rib 7 has been sticking out from behind my scapula and causing a dull but deep ache whenever I sit in a chair without a back.
I have tried excersize s I’m the past but I feel like I didn’t stick with them long enough. My mom has always had my doctor check out my spine and never found anything, but I only remember her checking for scoliosis not from the side.

how bad is my kyphosis? is it over for me? i cant wear anything tight or fitted because it just looks like my upper back is disproportionately large snd I look bent out of shape. im ltr in tears rn im legit considering ropemaxxing.

keep in mind was wearing a bra here so the lump on my back might be from the bra hook thingy

My back feel very thick and rounded. I want my back to be more slim and straighter. I wonder if it's structural, functional, muscles etc. Help