Kyphosis Treatment in India

Navya Verma, a 62-year-old retired school...

Navya Verma, a 62-year-old retired school librarian, had always been proud of her posture. Over the past decade, a noticeable forward curve developed in her upper back, which she initially dismissed as age-related. However, the stoop became pronounced, causing chronic, debilitating pain between her shoulder blades that made standing for more than 15 minutes unbearable. Simple tasks like cooking or looking straight ahead became a struggle. After years of pain medication and physical therapy with minimal relief, a spine surgeon diagnosed her with severe degenerative kyphosis. The doctor recommended a spinal fusion surgery to correct the curve and relieve pressure on her nerves. Navya was terrified of such a major operation but was desperate for a life without constant pain. The surgery was long and the initial recovery in the hospital was difficult, filled with pain and frustration. However, with dedicated physical therapy, she gradually regained strength. Six months post-op, Navya's posture is dramatically improved. The grinding pain is gone, replaced by manageable soreness. She can stand tall, make eye contact easily, and tend to her garden again. Emotionally, she journeyed from feeling her body had betrayed her and mourning her lost independence to reclaiming her confidence and joy in daily activities, feeling like herself again.