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Hunched back
introduction
Kyphosis is curvature of the spine that causes the top of the back to appear more rounded than normal.
While some degree of curvature is normal, a curve of more than 60 degrees is considered a sign of kyphosis.
Sometimes kyphosis does not cause any symptoms other than the back appearing abnormally curved or hunched. However, in some cases the condition causes back pain and stiffness, tenderness of the spine and tiredness.
Back pain can be particularly problematic in adults with kyphosis because the body has to compensate for the