Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs KyphosisUpdated: 2020-06-12OverviewHunchback (kyphosis) usually refers to an abnormally curved spine. It's most common in older women and often related to osteoporosis. SymptomsSome people with kyphosis have back pain and stiffness. Others have no symptoms other than an exaggerated forward rounding of the back. TreatmentsSevere kyphosis can cause pain and be disfiguring. Treatment may include medications, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use