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The thoracic spine

Mobility region between two mobile ends; stiffness here shows up as complaints elsewhere

Moderate evidenceOutline1 sourcesUpdated 20 Sept 2026Medical review pending

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Mobility region between two mobile ends; stiffness here shows up as complaints elsewhere.

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What it is
Why it happens
How it is recognised
What the evidence says
What helps
When to see a clinician

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1Age-related hyperkyphosis: update of its potential causes and clinical impactsReview · 2017

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