“What exercises treat kyphosis?”

Cervical Kyphosis is best treated wi sitting cervical Gonstead adjusting, along with cervical extension exercises, and the use of a "posture pulley".

Go see your chiropractor

Throughout your spine you have 2 normal kyphotic curves (thoracic region and sacral region) and 2 normal lordotic curves (cervical region and lumbar region). If you have developed a kyphotic curve in what should be a lordotic curve then you need chiropractic manipulation, traction, stretching and strengthening exercises that will be be uncomfortable in the beginning as your ligaments start to elongate. Frequent treatments are needed in the beginning to make sure the proper results are being achieved. If you have an increase kyphosis in your thoracic region (hyperkyphosis) this one is really tough to correct. You should be put on a program that helps strengthen you midback (thoracic muscles) and focuses more on posture. Chiropractic manipulation will help with your discomforts and pains associated with hyperkyphosis.

Most extension exercises or yoga poses such as Cobra stretch or Mountain Pose are a good start. Shoulder shrugs with a rolling of the shoulders front and back help to mobilize the shoulder blades as well. Planks will
strengthen your core and back muscles as well to avoid weakness in your spine, which would allow progression of the kyphosis. Extension is the key! Hope I helped, Got your back!

Dr. Todd Gewant

Ball exercises

An exercise called Wall Angels are the best exercise to strengthen the muscles that undo poor posture (kyphosis, and upper cross syndrome).