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Cervical kyphosis exercises
Cervical kyphosis is a type of kyphosis where the normal curve of the neck begins to straighten out. Sometimes called ‘military neck’. The following exercises are aimed at this particular area of deformity.
Cervical kyphosis exercises. The starting position for all these exercises is standing upright with stomach lightly pulled in, shoulders back and pulled down, arms by your sides with the palms forward(this rotates the shoulders) and Read the rest of this entry »
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Exercises for back
What would be the aims of kyphosis treatment exercises for someone with postural kyphosis?
This is a very general question, and difficult to answer specifically, as it depends on the part of the spine that is most affected. and the reasons why kyphosis has developed. Postural kyphosis can arise from poor work environment, poor self image or a lazy slouching way of standing. Very often the problem to be addressed is Read the rest of this entry »
What to do at home for kyphosis?
I have always had bad posture but I work on the computer a lot without taking much exercise. The doctor thinks I have kyphosis/lordosis and should see a physical therapist. Is there anything I could do at home to improve my posture, or at least keep it from getting worse. Would yoga and/or pilates be good for this? Is there any particular exercise I should focus on or avoid?
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