Physiotherapy plays a key role in managing hyperkyphosis by focusing on strengthening weak muscles and stretching tight muscles that contribute to the excessive spinal curvature. At the SA Wellness Centre, our physiotherapists develop customised treatment plans to help correct the posture and reduce pain.

• Strengthening exercises: We focus on strengthening the muscles of the upper back, shoulders, and core. This improves posture and supports the spine, helping to reduce the curvature associated with hyperkyphosis.
• Stretching exercises: Tight muscles in the chest and upper back can contribute to hyperkyphosis. Physiotherapists guide you through stretches to release tension in these areas and improve spinal alignment.
• Manual therapy: Our physiotherapists use hands-on techniques to mobilise the spine, reduce stiffness, and alleviate pain in the thoracic region of the back.
• Postural education: Physiotherapists provide guidance on how to maintain a healthy posture throughout the day to prevent further progression of hyperkyphosis and alleviate discomfort.

By focusing on muscle imbalances and posture correction, physiotherapy helps to manage hyperkyphosis effectively and improve quality of life.

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Chiropractic care is an effective treatment for hyperkyphosis, especially when the condition is related to spinal misalignments or poor posture. At the SA Wellness Centre, our chiropractors focus on restoring proper spinal alignment to reduce the curvature and alleviate associated pain.

• Spinal adjustments: Chiropractors use targeted adjustments to realign the spine, particularly in the thoracic region, which can help correct the excessive curve caused by hyperkyphosis.
• Postural correction: Chiropractic care focuses on improving overall posture by addressing misalignments in the spine, pelvis, and shoulders, reducing strain on the back.
• Mobilisation techniques: Chiropractors use gentle mobilisation techniques to improve the movement of the spine, reduce stiffness, and enhance flexibility, making it easier to maintain a correct posture.

By restoring spinal alignment and improving posture, chiropractic care helps to reduce the effects of hyperkyphosis and support the body in achieving a more neutral spinal curve.

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Myotherapy is a beneficial treatment for hyperkyphosis, especially when muscle tightness or imbalances are contributing to the excessive curvature of the spine. At the SA Wellness Centre, our myotherapists use various soft tissue techniques to release muscle tension, improve posture, and reduce discomfort caused by hyperkyphosis.

• Trigger point therapy: Myotherapists target tight areas in the upper back, neck, and chest muscles, which are often associated with poor posture and hyperkyphosis. Releasing these trigger points helps alleviate pain and improve mobility.
• Deep tissue massage: Deep tissue techniques are applied to the muscles in the upper back and shoulders to reduce muscle stiffness, increase blood flow, and improve flexibility, supporting better posture.
• Stretching and mobilisation: Myotherapists use stretching exercises to improve flexibility in the chest, shoulders, and upper back, reducing the tightness that can exacerbate the curvature.
• Dry needling: For deeper muscle tension, dry needling may be used to target areas of chronic pain and tightness, promoting muscle relaxation and improved function.

Myotherapy works to relax and lengthen the muscles that contribute to hyperkyphosis, improving posture and reducing pain, which helps patients achieve better spinal alignment and comfort.

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