Unknown

So, here’s the deal
I’ve been an avid hiker for about seven years now—really love hitting the trails—and I’m also a regular at the gym, where I tend to push some pretty heavy weight. Interestingly enough, the whole reason I actually started lifting was to deal with constant back pain.
The thing is, whenever I lean over, my spine looks like it’s developed a massive hunch.

So, given all that, does anyone know if there’s a way to actually ease this back pain???

goldenfox24 said:So, here’s the deal
I’ve been an avid hiker for about seven years now—really love hitting the trails—and I’m also a regular at the gym, where I tend to push some pretty heavy weight. Interestingly enough, the whole reason I actually started lifting was to deal with constant back pain.
The thing is, whenever I lean over, my spine looks like it’s developed a massive hunch.

So, given all that, does anyone know if there’s a way to actually ease this back pain???

Go see a chiropractor and get some actual professional advice on which weights you should be moving, what exercises make sense, and whether hitting the gym is even a good idea for you at all.
An unknown condition like that is often genetic, and it sounds like you just accelerated the whole thing by going overboard at the gym.

Your physical therapist will probably hand you a specific set of exercises to follow—besides that, I’d say yoga isn't a bad idea either.🙂

I guess I'm dealing with the exact same thing. They gave me the whole routine—physical therapy, seeing a chiropractor, the works.

Are you noticing anything else alongside it? Like, maybe some numbness in your arms or chest pains and stuff like that?

Hey everyone, I've been stuck on this one for a while now and it's honestly driving me a bit crazy. Is doing pushups actually a good idea if you're dealing with a mild case of unknown? Or, if things go south, could they actually be the thing that causes it in the first place?
Thanks

Does anyone know a good specialist for unknown issues—you know, spine stuff, the hunching part??

Linda Phillips6 said:Does anyone know a good specialist for unknown issues—you know, spine stuff, the hunching part??

I've heard chiropractors can actually "realign" things pretty effectively if you catch it early enough.🤷

Hey there,
I’m pretty new to this group, so please bear with me—I could really use some advice from you all.
Has anyone here ever gone through surgery for kyphosis, specifically where the curvature is happening down in the lumbar region?
I’ve been dealing with kyphosis and a whole laundry list of annoying side effects😢 (think protrusions, bulging discs... just a bunch of lovely medical jargon), but up until now, nothing was bad enough that it actually required neurosurgery.
Lately, though, things have been getting worse. I’ve tried countless different therapies—everything under the sun, really—but nothing seems to be making a dent. Now, my orthopedist is suggesting surgery as a sort of "silver bullet" to fix everything at once—you know, the whole deal with rods and screws to stabilize the spine and smooth out the curve.
The thing is, I’m feeling a bit uneasy. Is it really as straightforward and low-risk as he makes it sound, or am I looking at a situation where things could go sideways fast?...🤷
Help!!!

So, the results are in and they’re pointing to an unknown.
It says there's an unknown in the cervical arch and then a maintained version in the thoracic area.

What am I looking at here? Am I going to be stuck in a brace or should I go see a chiropractor? And honestly, can you even fix this kind of thing?
Thanks

I'm wondering if there's a specific age cutoff for when you can actually "fix" unknown...🤷

Anyone? 😢

Personally, I’d suggest seeing Dr. Smith over in Oakland.
It’s better to jump straight into physical therapy, a brace, or whatever else they recommend—don't wait around, because things can get ugly fast if you let it linger.
And honestly? I don't think you ever really "cure" this thing entirely.

I am currently preparing for surgery to correct an unknown condition under the care of Dr. Smith. I would appreciate it if anyone with firsthand experience could reach out—specifically those who have undergone procedures performed by him. My curvature is at 100 degrees and the pain has become quite severe... I find myself questioning whether proceeding with the operation is truly the right path...

You’d probably get much better advice if you asked about specific experiences over on this thread:
Honestly, if I were in your shoes, I'd be looking seriously at surgery. Your spinal curvature is massive, and let's face it—it's likely only going to get worse from here.

Hey everyone, has anyone here dealt with an unknown condition and managed to fix their posture through specific exercises?
I'm dealing with some mild scoliosis and pretty significant unknown.
Could someone drop a link or just explain which exercises actually work, and honestly, is it even possible to fully correct this!?

As the title says, I have a mild case of unknown. I haven't seen a doctor yet—I just notice I slouch constantly—but after doing some digging online, I realized I might actually be dealing with this condition. Basically, when I try to stand up straight, there’s this huge protrusion behind my shoulders and a weird dip on the other side of my abdomen; it makes me look totally asymmetrical and just... off. And get this—when I lean against a hard chair or a wall, I can feel that my shoulders don't even touch the surface. It’s just the middle part, specifically where my spine is—it's hard to explain. When I force myself to straighten up, I *can* make my shoulders hit the wall, but—this is going to sound so weird—I have an insane amount of extra skin on my back. Like, seriously, there's this little hollow right where the spine runs, and it really worries me. Plus, if I lean too hard against a wall, I feel this pain in my back—I don't know if my ribs are pressing against my lungs or what, I honestly have no clue. And when I do stand up straight, my ribcage looks massive. My body just feels built strangely, you know? 🙄 I've seen some gym equipment online that might help ease it, but because of all this, my posture is a mess and my head is always jutting forward. Sorry for the amateur medical talk—I'm only 14.
One more thing—I'm a side sleeper, and I recently realized that while most people tuck their arms under their pillow, I always hold mine in front of me. This means the area between my shoulders and my back is always pressed against the mattress, which keeps my back in this super curved position. I've slept like this for years, so I'm pretty sure that—combined with my terrible posture—is why this unknown started happening.
What should I do to help with the pain and the way my torso looks? (Like, when I put my arms at my sides, there's this gap on the side, making it look like my stomach and ribs are huge while my back just disappears, and that extra bit of flesh when I stand up really bugs me 😠). Should I change how I sleep, or maybe get one of those posture braces? I'm honestly lost. Sorry again for dumping all this on you, and thanks in advance for reading my rambling.😢

Hey there.

Back when I was 15, I was diagnosed with an unknown condition and scoliosis. My doctor gave me a specific set of exercises to follow, and I was pretty disciplined about sticking to them back then. They actually helped quite a bit, but eventually, I just stopped doing them. About a month ago, I decided to get back into it. Lately, I've been adding push-ups to my routine, too. The thing is, I haven't noticed any progress at all—it doesn't even feel like my posture is improving.
I started this whole process when I was 15, and now, I'm turning 19 in just two days...
Does this mean those old exercises aren't effective anymore and I should ask my doctor for a new regimen, or do I just need to stay consistent and give it more time?

Sandra Myers4 said:As the title says, I have a mild case of unknown. I haven't seen a doctor yet—I just notice I slouch constantly—but after doing some digging online, I realized I might actually be dealing with this condition. Basically, when I try to stand up straight, there’s this huge protrusion behind my shoulders and a weird dip on the other side of my abdomen; it makes me look totally asymmetrical and just... off. And get this—when I lean against a hard chair or a wall, I can feel that my shoulders don't even touch the surface. It’s just the middle part, specifically where my spine is—it's hard to explain. When I force myself to straighten up, I *can* make my shoulders hit the wall, but—this is going to sound so weird—I have an insane amount of extra skin on my back. Like, seriously, there's this little hollow right where the spine runs, and it really worries me. Plus, if I lean too hard against a wall, I feel this pain in my back—I don't know if my ribs are pressing against my lungs or what, I honestly have no clue. And when I do stand up straight, my ribcage looks massive. My body just feels built strangely, you know? 🙄 I've seen some gym equipment online that might help ease it, but because of all this, my posture is a mess and my head is always jutting forward. Sorry for the amateur medical talk—I'm only 14.
One more thing—I'm a side sleeper, and I recently realized that while most people tuck their arms under their pillow, I always hold mine in front of me. This means the area between my shoulders and my back is always pressed against the mattress, which keeps my back in this super curved position. I've slept like this for years, so I'm pretty sure that—combined with my terrible posture—is why this unknown started happening.
What should I do to help with the pain and the way my torso looks? (Like, when I put my arms at my sides, there's this gap on the side, making it look like my stomach and ribs are huge while my back just disappears, and that extra bit of flesh when I stand up really bugs me 😠). Should I change how I sleep, or maybe get one of those posture braces? I'm honestly lost. Sorry again for dumping all this on you, and thanks in advance for reading my rambling.😢

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

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) 🙂

I know there are tons of exercises out there meant to fix an unknown, but I get the feeling that when doctors prescribe them, they’re often just general spinal maintenance. I'm wondering if anyone knows which ones actually target an unknown specifically?

Here are two exercises I found on YouTube, though there are plenty more available online:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3pI...unknown

unknown

I’ve recently taken up swimming on a recreational level to see if I can help correct an unknown condition—even though I'm at an age where my spine isn't really changing anymore, I figured it's still worth a shot.
Right now, I'm strictly sticking to the backstroke. I am planning to put together a "dry land" training program down the road, but I'm holding off for now because I read that certain exercises can actually do more harm than good if you perform them incorrectly or without a doctor's supervision; you really need those medical scans first to get a proper assessment of your condition.

There is just one thing I'm curious about: is it possible to actually make things worse by swimming backstroke, or is this a different matter entirely where I shouldn't worry and just keep going with this type of rehabilitation? My main goal is to strengthen my upper back muscles so they can take over the load that's currently hitting my lower back, which is why I'm feeling all this pain.

Thanks