What is cervical kyphosis?

What is cervical kyphosis?

When looking at the profile of your body, your neck normally has a natural c-shaped curve. The opening of the C faces your back. This type of curve is called lordosis. In cervical kyphosis, the curve straightens or even reverses, with the C opening toward the front of your body. The curve of your neck determines the level of your natural gaze.

Cervical kyphosis is sometimes called military neck because it causes a straight-necked posture, similar to a soldier. In more severe cases, the curvature in the neck causes a person’s natural gaze to tilt downward.