Health Advice  June 18, 2013  Tips for preventing poor posture
Do you remember being told to stand up straight when you were
younger? Well, more people should heed this advice in order to
prevent bad posture.   In this article, we will talk about three
types of postural issues: kyphosis, upper crossed syndrome and
lower crossed syndrome.   Kyphosis is an over-curvature of the
thoracic spine. This is also known as roundback or “hunchback.”
Age-related postural hyperkyphosis is an exaggerated anterior
curvature of the thoracic spine, sometimes referred to as
dowager’s hump or gibbous deformity. This condition is
associated with low bone mass, vertebral compression fractures,
muscle imbalances and degenerative disc disease.   It causes
difficulty performing everyday life activities. Functional
limitations include significantly poorer balance and slower gait
velocity, wider base of support with stance and gait, and
decreased stair-climbing speed. Also, there is an increased risk
of falling.  Certain treatment in