Bent back...?

Question:

I'm 13 and ever since I was a baby I have a slightly hunched back. It's really embarassing only occassionally i can keep it dead straight but after that have to always think about it is there any exercise I can do to make it straight... thanks :)

Answers:
If you have had a hunched back since birth, chances are that you might have kyphosis. If it was not since birth, it might be poor posture. Either way, the first thing to do is see your doctor for diagnosis.

If it is kyphosis, treatment will depend on the severity of your curvature. Treatment can involve physical therapy, braces or surgery.

It is important to find out if kyphosis is your problem and, if so, to have it treated. In some rare cases, if left untreated (depending on the cause), it may lead to further curvature which can result in complications such as trouble breathing, deformity and damage to the internal organs.

Please have your mom take you to a doctor!

Bent back...?

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