07/02/2026
WHAT IS KYPHOSIS?
Kyphosis is a condition where your spine curves outward more than it should. This causes your upper back around the thoracic region (the part of your spine between your neck and ribs) to bend forward. The curvature can make it look like you’re hunched over or slouching. People sometimes call it “hunchback” or “roundback.”
Your spine has natural curves. These curves support your posture and help you stand straight. But excessive curvature can affect your body and make standing difficult.
Most of the time, kyphosis doesn’t cause health problems or need medical treatment. But it may make you feel self-conscious about how you look. In severe cases, kyphosis can cause pain or breathing issues. Severe kyphosis may require surgery.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/kyphosis #:~:text=What%20is%20kyphosis?,a%20type%20of%20spinal%20deformity.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17671-kyphosis
