curvature of the spine Archives

Apr

2026

Why Does My Upper Back Round Forwards? (And What Can I Do About It?)

Samantha Green

If you’ve noticed your upper back rounding forward, you’re not alone. Many people experience this change over time, and it can happen for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s linked to daily habits – in an internet-using society, it is common to see postural changes, specifically when looking at computers or phones for work. … Read more

Oct

2019

What is Hyperkyphosis?

Erika

Hyperkyphosis (often just called kyphosis) is a curvature of the spine that occurs in the upper back, resulting in a hunched or stooped appearance. It affects approximately 8% of the general population, and while it is most common in older people, it can affect men and women of all ages. Watch our video to learn … Read more

Mar

2018

What is a Normal Curvature of the Spine?

Erika

Nobody has a perfectly straight backbone. It is normal to have slight sagittal spinal curvature that forms a sort of gentle ‘S’ shape, as shown here: A ‘normal’ spine as viewed from the side, front and back In this blog post, we will look at what constitutes a ‘normal’ curvature of the spine and what is classed as … Read more

Oct

2017

What is Levoconvex Scoliosis?

Erika

If you’re not familiar with medical language (and the Greek/Latin words from which medical language is often constructed), it can sometimes be difficult to work out what people are talking about when they refer to different forms of scoliosis. As we’ve seen time and time again here on the Scoliosis SOS blog, there are numerous different terms … Read more

Oct

2017

Can spinal curvature be prevented before it happens?

Erika

If you’ve been reading about scoliosis – perhaps here on the Scoliosis SOS blog, perhaps elsewhere – you may now find yourself wondering if there’s a way to prevent your own spine from curving; anything you can do to reduce your own chance of developing this condition and the many symptoms that tend to accompany … Read more