Treatment of kyphosis-hyperkyphosis: Medication, exercise or surgery?

Treatment depends on early diagnosis, extent, and form of hyperkyphosis.

Many are certainly bothered by the question: Is it possible to balance a crooked back? And how to straighten the crooked spine?

When it comes to poor posture, it is important to start as soon as possible:

• the habit of correct posture, standing and sitting
• acquire motor skills
• eliminate bad habits
• strengthen the muscles of the back, abdomen, torso, pelvic floor, and limbs
• regular movement and exercise - walking, swimming, therapeutic gymnastics, SM system
• beware of unilateral overload
  • excessive and inappropriate physical exertion

Thorough and conscientious treatment, adherence to its principles, and daily exercise with the acquisition of the correct movement mechanisms together with posture are important. 

In children, the position of the spine is not yet fixed and can be worked with.

In adulthood, especially when the structure of the vertebrae changes, the effectiveness of the treatment decreases. It usually acts only slightly with relief, however, it does not remove the error-fixed position of the spine.

Therapy can be supplemented with:

• massage
• therapeutic exercises, gymnastics
• rehabilitation, physiotherapy
• corsets and other corrective aids, but these are uncomfortable and unaesthetic
• painkillers and medicines - such as analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants

Alternatively, a neurosurgeon is consulted, which indicates the surgical solution. Based on a thorough assessment of the condition and cause.

Prevention begins in childhood

The role of the parent is to teach the child to maintain a suitable posture, sitting position -  proper posture. It is necessary to lead from a child to a healthy lifestyle,  diet, to the selection of suitable sports activities.

When eating, it is necessary to think about enough vitamins, minerals such as vitamin D,  calcium, and supplements to support joints.

It is necessary to observe sufficient physical activity, which should balance the time spent at the school desk. Minimize long-term passivity and keep weight at normal values.

A back school, led by a  physiotherapist or an experienced trainer will also help.
The school also has a role to play in this period, ie teachers with whom children spend a significant part of their time.

It is important to choose a suitable bed, slatted bed and mattress, and pillow.

As with treatment, the motto must be guided by the motto:
The sooner the better.