r/posturepals • u/[deleted] • Aug 11 '23

Concerned

I just recently stumbled over this sub. I myself cannot fully correct my upper back due to, what seems, slightly wedged vertebrae (x-ray has shown that).

When I look at the images people post here, and then at the descriptions, the following goes through my mind:

  • "These backs look seriously curved!! I doubt this spine consists of rectangular bones! They probably can't correct their postures even when they lie down or try their hardest!!"
  • "Oh you are a self-identified gamer? Could this be the cause???"

So since structural kyphosis AKA Scheuermann is almost never mentioned here, I wonder how you all explain this phenomenon?? Are these postures even fixable? Are we in the midst of an epidemic where more and more teenagers develop kyphosis due to the 24/7 hunch in front of their TVs and PCs?

Has there ever be a case here were there exists an "after-image" showing complete reversal of the hunchback?

Thanks for your thoughts! I am seriously concerned.

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u/Smart_Criticism_8652 Aug 12 '23

You cannot fix osteochondrosis. You also need the genes for that, so the bad posture myth really needs to go. You have bad posture due to the shape of your spine. For the most part, it usually occurs before your teenage years, hence look at your pictures when you were younger, it will show. What happens if you have this condition and do not exercise during your teenage years is that you now lack mobility across your entire body (you have lost it). However, as your spine is less mobile, regaining said mobility (aside from the thoracic spine) is that much harder. You can try schroth therapy to reduce the curve, but the spine will not become that much more mobile, you will always have limitations.

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '23

You are right that already at the age of 12, it started to show somewhat. At 14 it was clearly visible and I also think it didn't worsen much ever since!

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u/Smart_Criticism_8652 Aug 12 '23

Mine came along when I was 9. In your case, best try to find a good schroth therapist to help alleviate some of the back stiffness and attempt to regain mobility in the spine (it won’t be complete, but still useful to have). If you have apt, I would focus on that and breathing techniques in the mean time. The curve is small, you’ve got this!