Shall I continue my running with cervical kyphosis?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have recent x-rays that support my chiropractor's diagnosis of cervical kyphosis. I have been a runner for over 10 years. Is it safe for my condition to continue running? I do not want to give it up.

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Mr. Thomas Jefferson is a Chartered Physiotherapist who treats patients with shoulder pain, neck and low back pain, knee pain, sports injuries, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, and joint pains. He also specializes in creating personalized rehabilitation programs to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical well-being.

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Hi,

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  • You may continue running, but before that strengthen your neck muscles for three weeks to optional strength so that your running does not damage your neck bones.
  • It should be a focused strengthening of neck muscles.
  • The drawback of your condition is that the shock absorption would be lesser than normal, but if you strengthen your neck muscles under the supervision of a physiotherapist, then you can recover.

    • For further information consult a physiotherapist online

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 19, 2017
Reviewed At April 28, 2025

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Thomas Jefferson is a Chartered Physiotherapist who treats patients with shoulder pain, neck and low back pain, knee pain, sports injuries, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, and joint pains. He also specializes in creating personalized rehabilitation programs to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical well-being.

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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Thomas Jefferson is a Chartered Physiotherapist who treats patients with shoulder pain, neck and low back pain, knee pain, sports injuries, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, and joint pains. He also specializes in creating personalized rehabilitation programs to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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