Lordosis

What Is Lordosis? Lordosis is the natural curve of the lower back (lumbar) area of the spine. With an extreme curve, the lower spine will have a deep curve, causing the abdomen (stomach area) to stick out and causing the pelvis (hip areas) to curve back and up. These extreme curves can be brought on from bad posture, family genetics (passed from father or mother), injury, illnesses of the spine, or surgery to the spine Types of Lordosis There are 5 primary types of lordosis: 1. Postural Lordosis This often comes from being over-weight and lack of muscle conditioning in the stomach and back muscles. When a person carries too much weight in the front (stomach area) it pulls the back forward. When the stomach and back muscles are weak, they cannot support the spine and the pull from the weight causes the spine to curve forward. 2. Congenital/Traumatic Lordosis A trauma / injury to the connecting links of the spine (pars) can cause them to break (fracture) causing pain in the low spine. In children these often occur from sports injuries. This can also be seen in children hit by a car or with falls from high areas. There can also be a defect in the way these links develop with growth, causing them to be misshaped and weak. With repetitive activities stressing this weak links, they can develop a spondylolysis (break in bone connection). Whatever the reason the break occurs it needs rest and restricted movement to heal. If not, over time, the vertebrae (spine blocks) can slip for...

About swayback The spine normally curves at the neck, the torso and the lower back area. This positions the head over the pelvis naturally. The curves also work as shock absorbers, distributing the stress that occurs during movement. When the spine curves too far inward, the condition is called lordosis or swayback. What are the symptoms of swayback? Lordosis can cause pain that sometimes affects the ability to move. It is usually found in the lower back, where the inward curve can make the buttocks seem more prominent. When lying on the back on a hard surface, someone with a large degree of lordosis will have a space beneath the lower back and the surface. If the curve is flexible (or reverses itself when the person bends forward), there is little need for medical concern. If the curve does not change when the person bends forward, the lordosis is fixed, and treatment may be needed. How is swayback diagnosed? To diagnose lordosis, a doctor may take the patient's medical history and perform a physical examination. The medical history will cover such issues as when the excessive curve became noticeable, if it is getting worse and whether the amount of the curve seems to change. During the examination, the patient will be asked to bend forward and to the side to see whether the curve is flexible or fixed, how much range of motion the patient has and if the spine is aligned properly. The doctor may feel the spine, checking for abnormalities. The doctor may order a neurologica...

A lordotic curve is normal, but if your arch is too far inward, it’s called lordosis or swayback. This can manifest as lower back lordosis or cervical spine lordosis. Everyone’s spine curves a little in their neck, upper back, and lower back. These curves, which create your spine’s S shape, are called lordotic (neck and lower back) and kyphotic (upper back). They help your body: • absorb shock • support the weight of the head • align your head over your pelvis • stabilize and maintain its structure • move and bend flexibly You have a natural lordotic curve, which is normal. But if your curve arches too far inward, it’s called lordosis or swayback. Lordosis can affect your lower back and neck. This can lead to excess pressure on the spine, causing pain and discomfort. It can affect your ability to move if it’s severe and left untreated. Treatment of lordosis depends on how serious the curve is and how you got lordosis. There’s little medical concern if your lower back curve reverses itself when you bend forward. You can probably manage your condition with physical therapy and daily exercise. But you should see a doctor if the curve remains the same when you bend forward. Read on to find out what lordosis looks like and how your doctor will diagnose for it. Lordosis can affect people of any age. Certain conditions and factors can increase your risk for lordosis. This includes: • Spondylolisthesis: Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one of the lower vertebras sl...

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Overview Lordosis develops if your spine curves too much and pushes your posture out of its usual alignment. What is lordosis (swayback)? Lordosis is the medical definition for the forward curved spine in your neck or lower back. Your Anything that makes those areas of your spine curve more than they should is called a lordotic curve. Lordosis develops if your spine curves too much and pushes your posture out of its usual alignment. You might see lordosis that affects your lumbar spine called swayback. Remember, lordosis is normal in the cervical and lumbar spine. In the cervical spine, a 30- to 40-degree curve is normal. In the lumbar spine, a 40- to 60-degree curve is typical. Your healthcare provider might recommend stretches and exercises to help improve your posture, but most people with lordosis don’t need any treatment. Children with lordosis usually grow out of it. Lordosis vs scoliosis and kyphosis Lordosis, scoliosis and kyphosis are all conditions that affect the curve of your spine. The difference between them all is which part of your spine is affected, and which direction they make it curve. Lordosis is an increase in the curve toward the front of your body that’s naturally part of your cervical and lumbar spine. Who does lordosis affect? Lordosis can affect anyone. Some groups are more likely to develop lordosis, including: • Adults older than 50. • Kids going through growth spurts. • People who are pregnant. How does this condition affect my body? Lordosis ...

Hyperlordosis, simply referred to as lordosis, is an excessive inward curvature of the lower back, sometimes referred to as swayback. It can occur in people of all ages and is more common in young children and women. It may occur in women during and after pregnancy, or in people who sit for extended periods of time. Lordosis can cause symptoms like low back pain, nerve problems, and is associated with more serious conditions like spondylolisthesis. In some people, it’s caused by poor pelvis position. When the pelvis tilts too far forward, it affects the curvature of the lower back, causing the person to look like they’re sticking their bottom out. A small amount of lordosis is normal, but an excessive curve can cause problems over time. Lordosis is often due to an imbalance between the muscles surrounding the pelvic bones. Weak muscles used to lift the leg forward (hip flexors) combined with tight muscles used to arch the back (back extensors), can cause an increased pelvic tilt, limiting movement of the lower back. One This exercise helps bring awareness to the position of the pelvis, as well as stretches and strengthens the abdominals and back extensor muscles. Equipment needed: exercise ball Muscles worked: rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae • Sit on an exercise ball with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, shoulders back, and spine neutral. Pick a ball that allows your knees to be at a 90-degree angle when you’re sitting with your feet fla...

Definition of Lordosis Lordosis is a condition where there is an increased inner curvature of the spine. The spine has a natural curve which is very mild and it helps the spine in its proper function. This natural curve is formed due to the shape of the individual vertebrae that make up the spine. If this spinal curvature increases, then it puts a lot of pressure or strain on the other regions of the spine resulting in pain. There is a syndrome called as the lower crossed syndrome, in which muscles surrounding the hip and the spine become tense or weak along with getting stretched. All these different conditions of muscles such as tight and weak muscles result in muscular imbalance. The muscles which are usually tight are: Trunk extensors, hip flexors (especially the iliopsoas muscle) and these tense muscles need stretching. Symptoms of Lordosis Usually, patients with lordosis do not have any symptoms except for the exaggerated spinal curvature. Other symptoms which may appear according to the severity of the curvature are: • • Pain may radiate down the legs. • Changes in bowel and bladder, although this is rare. • If patient has other problems along with lordosis, then the patient may experience developmental Treatment for Lordosis • If the lordosis is mild, then treatment is usually not required. • If the patient is experiencing symptoms or discomfort, then the patient can enroll in a • Medications such as • If lordosis is detected during childhood, then braces should be...

Lordosis is the medical name for an exaggerated inward curve of the spine, often in the neck (cervical lordosis ) or lower back (lumbar lordosis). Lordosis usually does not cause symptoms. However, if it is severe, it can cause In this article, we will look at what lordosis is, what causes it, and how doctors diagnose and treat it. Share on Pinterest A person with lordosis may have an exaggerated inward curve of the lower back. Image credit: Lordosis refers to an exaggerated inward curve of the spine. Some people call the condition swayback. Lordosis If it occurs in the neck, the medical name for it is cervical lordosis. The spine can also curve outward, in a hump shape, and this is called Sometimes, having another type of spinal curve causes the body to develop lordosis to compensate for the existing imbalance. The defining characteristic of lordosis is an exaggerated inward curve of the spine. Depending on the location, lordosis can cause the buttocks and the stomach area to stick out. Due to the curve in their back, a person with lordosis may find it difficult to lie flat on the floor. In many cases, lordosis alters a person’s appearance but causes no symptoms. However, severe lordosis may cause: • • pain that radiates into the legs and feet, which medical experts call • Rarely, lordosis may cause an individual to lose control of their bladder or bowels or to experience sudden, severe If the curve in the spine is mildly exaggerated, a person may not require treatment. W...

What are the symptoms and signs of lumbar lordosis? Symptoms and signs of lumbar lordosis (lordotic spine) may include: • The appearance of being swayback or abnormal posture with an arched lower spine • Buttocks appear more pronounced • Having a large gap or arch between the lower back and a flat surface when lying on your back • Discomfort and/or • Difficulty in moving in certain directions Some people may develop nerve problems (numbness/tingling of lower extremities, poor bladder control, What are the common causes of lumbar lordosis in children, adults, and while pregnant? Common causes of lumbar lordosis • Discitis • • • • Causes of lumbar lordosis in children • Bad posture • Previous spine surgery • Pelvis or hip injury • Congenital • Genetics • • Other spine disorders Causes lumbar lordosis in women during pregnancy Lumbar lordosis in What treatments or surgery are used for lumbar lordosis? Mild forms of lordosis may require little or no treatments. Children can sometimes outgrow the problem. These treatments may help to fix, correct and/or reverse to cause straightening of lumbar lordosis. • • Daily • • Use of a brace • • Surgery Can lumbar lordosis be reversed or "cured"? What is the prognosis? The prognosis for lumbar lordosis depends on how mild to severe are the symptoms and the underlying cause. Mild lordosis in children, for example, maybe cured over time without treatment while severe lordosis may require surgery. However; proper treatments may lead to symp...