I'm having trouble walking straight upright. I've dealt with this issue since I was a kid, and my walking posture is really off. My shoulders and back are always hunched forward when I walk. I'm looking for exercises that might help me improve my posture and walk straight. Any suggestions?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Your problem is termed as kyphosis... Kyphosis is an exaggerated, abnormal rounding or curving of the vertebrae that affects the posture.... Kyphosis can result from trauma, degenerative diseases, problems during fetal development, infections, endocrine diseases, birth defects, spinal tumors and other factors.. Depending on cause and severity of the kyphosis, there are many different treatment options. Postural kyphosis may be improved with an exercise and a physical therapy program that strengthens supporting muscles

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My MRI showed a partial ACL tear in my left knee and it's been about a year now. My doctor recommended physio over surgery but I'm not seeing much improvement. Should I keep pushing with physio or consider other options? Also, some doctors say to ice it while others say heat what's the best approach for pain and recovery?

mild tear in acl will be advised physiotherapy ,please approach an orthopedic surgeon

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I'm a 33-year-old guy who rides a bike to work every day. Lately, I've been dealing with some back and neck pain that comes and goes. Could my posture be playing a role in causing this neck pain? And are there any exercises I could try to help relieve it?

Yes it's because of wrong posture as well as traveling with sudden speed up and down. Start pain Management first .

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