Mild spinal curvature, as occurs with postural kyphosis, may not be treated at all. More severe spinal curvature may require the use of a back brace or surgery. Treatment for lordosis may include: ...

The human spine has a natural curvature. These curves help us to stand upright and stay balanced while doing so. Kyphosis happens when the angle of the spine is out of the typical range.

Flatback syndrome is where the spine loses its natural curvature and becomes flat over time. Symptoms include a forward-leaning posture and an inability to stand up straight.

Assessing spinal curvature is one of the key aspects of diagnosing back pain and related disabilities, and deformation of the vertebral column (VC) can cause anything from minor pain to immobility.

A surgical procedure that straightens individual vertebrae, not just the spine, shows promise for being more effective at straightening the spine of people suffering from scoliosis. Called ...

include abnormal spine curvature and uneven shoulders, hips, and waist. The condition affects about 3 per cent of all adolescents in Singapore, the majority of whom are girls. There is no cure for it.