Q: I had scoliosis as a child, and now, at age 72, I’m living with kyphosis in my middle and upper back. It’s very painful, and I would like to know more about it. A: You’re referring to hyperkyphosis ...

The backbone or spine (or the vertebral column) can be divided into four major curves. The shapes of these curves allow our bodies to properly distribute weight in different positions and conditions, ...

More than 31 million Americans experience poor posture at some point, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Bad posture can lead to a range of health problems, including back and neck ...

Scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis are all types of excessive curves in the spine. They can affect posture and cause pain, discomfort, and health complications. Treatment may help reduce spine ...

Researchers report a reanalysis of the vertebrae and pelvis of a Neandertal individual that indicates spinal curvatures similar to those of modern humans. Reconstructions of Neandertal posture have ...

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, or BSSNY, is using the occasion to highlight the condition and bring attention to ultramodern nonsurgical and ...

Scoliosis is a daunting prospect for any child. Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, explains the complexities of scoliosis, from initial detection by a pediatrician through available treatment ...

1. “Spinal structure cannot be changed, and is of no concern anyway, because function is what’s important.” False: Chiropractic and other scientific research has demonstrated that certain aspects of ...