Kyphosis is an unusual posture of the spine that causes a slouching or hunchback posture. In simple words, it is an abnormal spinal curvature that affects the thoracic spine (Chest or Breastplate) and sometimes the cervical spine as well. A normal thoracic spine extends from the 1st to the 12th vertebra of your back and should have a slight kyphotic angle, ranging from 20° to 45° In minor cases, it can just cause back pain, muscle fatigue and inflexibility on the mild side of the spectrum. However, in major cases, it can result into breathing difficulty and extreme chest pain that required immediate medical attention. So, one should not delay in consulting a spine specialist in such cases as he can determine whether one needs treatment for this or not.
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