In adolescents, extreme thoracic kyphosis is most often secondary to Scheuermann’s disease. With an incidence of 1–8%, tumours are nearly equally distributed between boys and girls.

Thoracic endo is a type of endometriosis that affects the lungs and diaphragm. Often thought of as rare, it is the most common extra pelvic site for endometriosis, with an estimated one to 12% of ...

If performed regularly, the eight upper-back stretches we’ve rounded up with ... needle provides a deep stretch for the shoulders and thoracic spine,” Dr. Gallucci says. In this one stretch ...

That research highlighted how this type of kyphosis could then play a role in posture issues while standing and walking. Doing gentle stretches throughout the day as well as before running can ...

I have attached a few YouTube videos that I have done showing some simple stretches. Some of the most essential muscles ... past their limits and can strain the spinal discs of the thoracic and lumbar ...

(Try these chest stretches to improve your posture.) Slouching naturally creates a more rounded back, but in Scheuermann’s kyphosis, the curve is rigid ... curves greater than 80 degrees in the upper ...

and it can result in kyphosis, a forward curving of the spine. Controlling inflammation early — by taking the appropriate medications and doing certain stretches and exercises — can help delay ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine ... These rotations are great for your thoracic spine, which runs from the base of your neck to the ...