how do i correct kyphosis?
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If it's congenital kyphosis, you should see a Physician or depending on your age, a qualifed Chiropractor may even be able to help.\n\nIf it's progressive non-congential kyphosis, strength conditioning seems to be the most effective method of alleviating symptoms and sometimes even reversing the condition.\n\nSince most patients with kyphosis have a somewhat protracted posture and rounding of the shoulders, it's important to work on the retractors (rhomboids) and external rotators of the shoulder while simultaneously lengthening the internal rotators such as the pectoral muscles and lats.  \n\nI would suggest visiting an exercise specialist well-versed in musculoskeletal conditions or a qualifed physical therapist for assistance.  But it can definitely be corrected if you are dedicated to the rehab and long-term strength conditioning.\n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/070605_exercise_program_elderly.shtml
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Go to Pilate's classes.  My physio teaches them. They teach you how to hold your body correctly, using the proper muscles to support you skeleton.  This knowledge is essential to back health and exercising correctly.
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Conservative:\n1.By giving intrakeloidal injection of steroids.-Best\n\n2.By giving intrakeloidal injection of Vitamin A- better result \n3.Intrakeloidal injection of Methotrexate - with some success. \n4.Deep X- ray therapy- only with some success.\n5.Intrakeloidal injection of Hyaluronidase - may be tried.\nSurgery:\n1. Excision and re suturing  but recurs.\n2.Shaving away the excess scar tissue  and then resurfacing the area by the skin graft.-not with good results.
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I'd suggest walking, because it's very easy and relatively low impact.  You could also try some water exercises (like water aerobics with your legs) - just cover up your cast with some plastic and don't dunk your arm into the water.
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As a massage therapist, I was able to straighten scoliosis by concentrating differentially on the overly contracted and overly relaxed muscles.\n\nDo not massage the muscles which are lax.  They do not need to be lengthened.  Instead, concentrate only on the muscles that are overly contracted helping to maintain the curvature.\n\nI found that using deep, cross friction and stretching help.  Also try to work the muscle in a shortened state, if possible.  \n\nIf you concentrate on the "Hard as Rock" muscles of the back, as they relax, the curvature will also lessen.
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I would seriously consider going to a chiropractor. you have so many vital bones and your spinl cord in your back. do one thing wrong and bad things could happen.
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I'm not a doctor but I have the same problem. Have you ever been in an accident? If so it could mean that your spine is not lined up correctly. You may need to see a chiropractor.
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depends on what you are talking about.  Straighten, like a spine with scoliosis?  There are surgeries for that, and Pitts. actually has great IOM techs that will moniter your spine surgery so you aren't left paralysed. So I guess I need more info to better help you.
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Back extensions, counting three on the way up and three on the way down, complete repetitions until you can't do any more and repeat for three sets. (lie on you front making your body as long head to tow as possible, slowly raise your head and feet off the ground by contracting muscles in your back, hamstring and glutes).\n\nHowever it is ideal to go for a screening with a physion to see if you have any muscle imbalances that could be fixed. also look at the position of your chairs you sit on for extended periods of time, and your bed. Stretch your back, extension, flexion and rotation, nice and gently held for a long period of time also try applying heat and ice alternately.
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Massage and yoga. Both are extremely effective. I have friends that have tried and they had scoliosis before. It is perfect now. Perfect back. I STRONGLY recommend it
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It is impossible to tell you what is wrong without observing you.  Specialized tests such as an X-ray would be the most prudent place to start.  You definitely have an old injury, that may have damaged a ligament which healed with time, but may be stretched out allowing a joint to be unstable.  Now when the joint moves to far, because the ligament isn't tight, a reflex takes place to recruit your muscles to do the job of the ligament.  Now you have sore muscles in the area because they have been trying to hold it all day.  Also, you are at the age that considerable growth is taking place, another reason for the X-ray.  You could be developing scoliosis(abnormal lateral bending of the spine.)  Your heavy chest isn't helping, and with time if left alone without a correction, ie chiropractic or physical therapy it will only get worse.  Your mom is right, the mattress most definitely should be changed, you can't sleep on it forever.  It will give you problems.  And, just sit back and reason with yourself.  Why are you trying to  crack your back, probably because there is a problem there that feels better after doing so.  But, you are getting pain, this means that you should stop and let a professionally trained Doctor like a Chiropractor or Osteopath do it.  They are only going to treat the area that needs it, not everywhere that doesn't.  This way you won't stretch the rest of your ligaments around the other joints, which will ultimately end up giving you more unnecessary problems.  You should not be having this pain at your age, you need to have someone help you and before it gives you a chronic problem that you have to deal with forever.
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Purchase a back brace, you can either wear them under or over your shirts, depending on how much you need the support. As for the ongoing pain, take some Tylenol or another OTC med and take a hot bath, the warm water helps muscles relax.\n\nAlso, what I discovered, stand up tall and straight, may think that it'll hurt worse, but it really doesn't. The more you slouch, the more pressure is put on your spine.
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Yes, there is an alternative solution. Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effects on all these symptoms are really amazing, even slipped discs will regenerate completely due to a correct pressure distribution in your spine.\n\nJust - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.
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Depends on what the problem is. Some bone problems can even be helped by massage therapy, as it's possible that your muscles can keep pulling your spine in the wrong way. Discs and such typically need surgery.
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stretch before and after, this will prevent the damage..\n\nas for repair drink lots of water and take it easy. take some motrin or advil if the pain is really bugging you.\n\nyou shouldn't be hurting yourself when lifting weights. this isn't a good habit to get into because it will just lead to problems..
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How about some stretching or strength exercises.  Those are the most important.  How about building up the bone mass to prevent it.  Old folks, like me, have to get off their a** and get moving.  It really does make a difference.  Prevention is the cure.
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Not without screwing up your joints.\n\nYou could have a look at your posture - if you walk a little more upright it will help.