Causes and Symptoms
Look before you leap
A problem's symptom is an indication that something didn't work out quite as expected. A problem cause, on the other hand, is the reason why the problem occurred in the first place.

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Kyphosis
Symptoms
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Difference in shoulder height
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The head bends forward compared to the rest of the body
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Difference in shoulder blade height or position
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When bending forward, the height of the upper back appears higher than normal
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Tight hamstrings (back thigh) muscles
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Back pain may be present, but rarely is it significant enough to impact normal activity
Causes
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Metabolic problems
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Neuromuscular conditions
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Osteogenesis imperfecta, also called brittle bone disease; a condition that causes bones to fracture with minimal force.
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Spina bifida
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Scheuermann’s kyphosis: a condition that causes the vertebrae to curve forward in the upper back area; the cause of Scheuermann’s kyphosis is unknown and is commonly seen in males.
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Postural kyphosis: the most common type of kyphosis; it generally becomes noticeable in adolescence and can be associated with slouching versus a spinal abnormality. Exercise is used to help correct posture.
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Lordosis
Symptoms
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Your head and neck leaning further forward than usual.
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Your hips pushed forward.
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Your butt sticking out.
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Extra space beneath your lower back when you’re laying down.
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Neck pain or lower back pain ( in severe cases)
Causes
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Idiopathic: medical definition of a condition with no cause.
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Neuromuscular conditions: spina bifida, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
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Congenital problem: something the child is born with
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Hip or pelvic conditions
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Previous back surgery
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Poor posture-muscle imbalances
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Athletic activities
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Scoliosis
Symptoms
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Uneven shoulders
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One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other
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Uneven waist
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One hip higher than the other
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One side of the rib cage jutting forward
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A prominence on one side of the back when bending forward.
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Back pain, neck pain and body weakness.
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In severe cases, problems with the heart and lungs, leading to shortness of breath and chest pain.
Causes
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Idiopathic: medical definition of a condition with no cause.
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Certain neuromuscular conditions, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy
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Birth defects affecting the development of the bones of the spine
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Previous surgery on the chest wall as a baby
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Injuries to or infections of the spine
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Spinal cord abnormalities.
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Poor posture, carrying backpacks or satchels, connective tissue disorders, and some injuries can cause spinal curvature.