Hyperkyphosis & an effective rehabilitation with back-brace

The primary symptom of hyperkyphosis is an abnormal forward curvature in the upper part of the spine. It causes the upper back to appear hunched over with the shoulders rounded forward. Age-related hyperkyphosis affects up to 40% of adults over age 60.

The Cobb angle is a gold standard measurement used by your physician or orthopedist to determine the deformities in the magnitude of spinal health and an angle greater than 40° leads to excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine. This deformity ultimately limits your mobility. As the curvature increases, mechanical restrictions can drastically impair respiratory function and balance, leading to issues such as pneumonia, frequent falls and fractures, and even depression caused by low-life satisfaction & self-esteem.

In mild cases, the spinal curve is not always noticeable. In other instances, a person may look as if they are bending forward-facing. It is of paramount importance to understand that major studies have revealed spine-strengthening exercises and posture training are highly effective recourse in rehabilitation modalities for decreasing hyperkyphosis in adults above 60 years. Your doctor may ask you to do several exercises to see if your balance and range of motion is affected & ascertain the exact stage of the condition. In addition, they can decipher from a postural problem or a structural problem by having you lie down on your back & analyzing your curve.

As a rehabilitation phase of cure, your doctor might also suggest using a back brace for postural correction and increasing core muscular strength. A new study on osteoporosis reveals that the Spinomed® back brace significantly improves posture correction and builds core muscular strength.

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