Kyphosis Factsheet (for Schools)
Medically reviewed by: Suken A. Shah, MD
and
Bernadette Fulweiler, APN
What Teachers Should Know
Kyphosis is a forward rounding of the spine. A normal spine has a certain amount of upper back kyphosis. Abnormal kyphosis is an exaggerated rounding, which often occurs in the upper and middle part of the back. The condition is evaluated and treated by orthopedic health care providers.