Understanding Kyphotic Thoracic Spine: Causes, Effects, and Postural Correction #3098573 (License: Personal Use)

This medical illustration depicts a person in seated posture exhibiting excessive thoracic kyphosis, marked by red curved arrows showing altered muscle activation and joint motion. To the left, three interlocking gears with rotational arrows symbolize dysfunctional biomechanics in the spine and adjacent joints. The image visually explains how poor upper back alignment cascades into lumbar flattening, diaphragmatic weakness, and forward head posture.

Used in physical therapy, chiropractic, or orthopedic educational content to explain postural dysfunction; targets users searching for causes/solutions for rounded upper back, neck pain, or breathing issues linked to poor posture.