Kyphosis is a posture disorder characterized by the spine leaning forward more than its normal curve. This condition, popularly known as hunchback, can negatively affect quality of life and lead to serious health problems. With its expert staff and modern treatment methods, Romatem Hospital offers effective solutions to correct patients' posture, alleviate their pain and improve their spinal health.
What is Kyphosis (Humpback)?
Kyphosis is a condition of excessive curvature in the thoracic (back) region of the spine. Normally, the spine has a slight curvature, but when the angle of curvature exceeds 50 degrees, it is defined as increased kyphosis. This condition affects spinal health and posture, and in severe cases can make breathing and internal organ function difficult.
Causes of Kyphosis:
- Poor Posture Long-term poor postural habits are one of the most common causes of kyphosis.
- Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis weakens the vertebrae and increases curvature.
- Congenital Anomalies: Congenital malformation of the spine is one of the main causes of kyphosis.
- Trauma and Injuries: Accidents and injuries affecting the spine can lead to the development of kyphosis.
- Scheuermann's Disease: This is a disease that occurs in young people and causes deformity of the vertebrae.
What are the Symptoms of Kyphosis?
The symptoms of kyphosis can vary depending on the degree of curvature and its effects on the spine. The most common symptoms are:
- Prominent hump: The appearance of a hump occurs when the spine is bent forward.
- Back and neck pain: Curvature of the spine can cause pain by placing stress on the muscles and connective tissues.
- Limitation of Movement: Stiffening of the spine can reduce mobility.
- Fatigue Overworking the muscles to support the spine leads to fatigue.
- Shortness of breath Severe kyphosis can compress the rib cage, making breathing difficult.
Kyphosis Treatment Methods at Romatem Hospital
Romatem Hospital adopts a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of kyphosis and offers individualized treatment plans to patients. The main methods used are as follows:
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Exercise Programs: Individualized physical exercises are planned to strengthen the spinal muscles, increase flexibility and correct posture.
- Posture Training: Patients are given correct posture habits to prevent the progression of humpback.
- Manual Therapy
Manual therapy applied by Romatem's expert physiotherapists increases the mobility of the spine and reduces muscle tension.
- Robotic Rehabilitation
Romatem Hospital utilizes robotic rehabilitation technologies to treat kyphosis. These devices work with high precision to ensure the correct position of the spine and support the muscles.
- Corset Treatment
In patients with kyphosis between 50 and 70, specially designed corsets are used to support the spine and prevent the progression of the curvature.
For Which Patients Is Kyphosis Treatment Suitable?
Kyphosis treatment is suitable for individuals with the following conditions
- People with Posture Disorders: Patients who have developed a hunchback due to long-term bad posture habits.
- Kyphosis due to osteoporosis: Individuals with a weakened spine due to osteoporosis.
- Teenagers in the Growth Period: Young patients with conditions such as Scheuermann's kyphosis.
- Post Traumatic Spine Problems: Patients who develop curvature of the spine as a result of accidents.
- People with Severe Pain and Limitation of Movement: Individuals with severe kyphosis and difficulty in daily activities.
Advantages of Kyphosis Treatment
The applied kyphosis treatment provides patients with the following advantages:
- Correction of Posture: Humpback is eliminated by ensuring the correct alignment of the spine.
- Pain Reduction: Pressure on the spine is reduced with muscle strengthening and manual therapy.
- Improving Mobility: Physical therapy and exercises improve spinal mobility.
- Protection of Spine Health: Recurrence of humpback is prevented with follow-ups after treatment.
