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Carl Anderson3 said:--------------------------------------------------------------------------

I have the EXACT same problem. Does anyone know what it is, how it happens, or why? 😕
And is there any way to fix it? (Surgery is absolutely not an option for me) 🙂

My son was seeing Dr. Smith—who is truly top-tier, one of the best specialists out there—about a year and a half ago when he was 13. He was diagnosed with an unknown of 60 degrees, which is being tracked alongside Scheuermann's disease (basically some early spinal stiffening), so they prescribed him a Milwaukee brace. Once the brace finally arrived, he tried it on just once before bursting into tears. He got so frustrated that he started hitting the gym for bodybuilding every third day, following his trainer's advice. On top of that, he’s been training in karate for eight years now and just earned his black belt. Honestly, he just tucked that brace under his bed and never touched it again. Now that he’s 15, he’s developed such a great physique—he has the back of a swimmer and strong chest—it's just his posture... We went in for a check-up recently, and the doctor mentioned that the unknown is barely even visible now, almost unnoticeable, so he doesn't need to wear the brace anymore. We just said, "Okay, doctor," and honestly, we are all just so relieved at home! 🙂 I suppose willpower and determination can really change things; they can turn you into a beast... 🙂 I think most sports are great for correcting posture, provided you train consistently and stay dedicated.

darkrider6 said:My son was seeing Dr. Smith—who is truly top-tier, one of the best specialists out there—about a year and a half ago when he was 13. He was diagnosed with an unknown of 60 degrees, which is being tracked alongside Scheuermann's disease (basically some early spinal stiffening), so they prescribed him a Milwaukee brace. Once the brace finally arrived, he tried it on just once before bursting into tears. He got so frustrated that he started hitting the gym for bodybuilding every third day, following his trainer's advice. On top of that, he’s been training in karate for eight years now and just earned his black belt. Honestly, he just tucked that brace under his bed and never touched it again. Now that he’s 15, he’s developed such a great physique—he has the back of a swimmer and strong chest—it's just his posture... We went in for a check-up recently, and the doctor mentioned that the unknown is barely even visible now, almost unnoticeable, so he doesn't need to wear the brace anymore. We just said, "Okay, doctor," and honestly, we are all just so relieved at home! 🙂 I suppose willpower and determination can really change things; they can turn you into a beast... 🙂 I think most sports are great for correcting posture, provided you train consistently and stay dedicated.

The diagnosis is nearly identical here: unknown deformity and Scheuermann's. We actually walked away from hockey, gave up judo... My boy is into boxing now, and man, he is a powerhouse; he simply cannot function without training. We have an MRI scheduled for January, so we're going to be a bit more strategic this time around. Honestly, you wouldn't even notice any physical issues with him; he works out every single day and is as stubborn as a mule. He's incredibly muscular, way ahead of his peers for a fourteen-year-old, and I always pick him for school competitions, even if he doesn't end up competing much there... yet he always manages to bring home some kind of medal for the school. He's doing boxing and exercising daily, but he's doing it with blood, sweat, and tears...

Alright, I know this thread has gone cold, but I’m really hoping someone might chime in here. We headed into the specialist's office today for an orthopedic follow-up after getting the MRI results back. The official word was increased thoracic kyphosis, but they didn't even let us linger there before referring us straight to a neurosurgeon because of what the scan showed: epidural lipomatosis.
The neurosurgeon is insisting on running some additional specific MRI sequences on the thoracic spine just to be absolutely certain about everything.
Now, get this—we’ve got conflicting advice coming out of one mouth and the other; the orthopedist told us to pull the plug on all physical activity, while the neurosurgeon basically said training is fine.
My kid is a serious athlete, mind you—we're talking a six-day-a-week grind, sometimes hitting the gym twice a day...
Has anyone else here dealt with this specific diagnosis?
Thanks!

If you're dealing with an unknown condition, I really can't recommend surgery as a first resort. You should definitely seek a specialist's opinion, though, specifically if you're facing issues like a herniated or degenerated disc.

Anyone struggling with an unknown condition truly needs to overhaul their lifestyle and commit to a prescribed exercise routine. Most importantly, if you’ve been sedentary up until this point, now is the time to move! I’m talking about walking, swimming, or even just staying active with light housework. Just make sure you aren't lifting anything heavy that puts undue stress on your spine.

You shouldn't let your spine go completely stagnant—unless, of course, you're dealing with an acute inflammation.

Please, don't let fear or depression take hold; there are ways to manage all of this. What you really need is persistence, because sometimes it takes quite a while before your spine begins to regain its natural posture. The absolute most important thing is that you simply refuse to give up.