Dance Anatomy & Kinesiology

The Spine 99

FIGURE 3.26 Improving kyphosis. (A) Strengthening upper back extensors; (B) stretching abdominal muscles and increasing upper
back range in extension; (C) technique: thoracic extension while maintaining neutral lumbopelvic alignment.

A1

BC1

A2

C2

of the shoulder termed “rolled shoulders,” this must

also be addressed (chapter 7).

However, if kyphosis is painful or pronounced,

it is important to seek a medical evaluation to rule

out Scheuermann’s disease or other medical condi-

tions. Scheuermann’s disease classically develops

around puberty and actually involves a wedging of

one or more thoracic vertebrae related to abnormal

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