Lordosis

Lordosis

Also known as, Swayback or Saddle back.

- The lumbar region (lower back), has an excessive curvature.

-Achondroplasia-Spondylolisthesis-Osteoporosis-Obesity-Kyphoysis-Discitis

-Physical examination- The doctor asks the patient to bend foward and to the side to see whether the curve is flexible or fixed. They see if the spine is aligned correctly.

Description

Causes

Diagnosed

-Benign juvenile lordosis-Tight lower back muscles-Excessive visceral fat-Pregnancy-Rickets-Poor posture

-Other tests can be ordered, like a neurological assesment or an x-ray.

Pathophysiology

-At a lateral view, the lower back looks like a C-shape

Signs and Symptoms

-A large gap between the lower back and the floor when lying on one’s back

-Discomfort and Pain in the lower back

-Inward curve can make the buttocks seem more prominent.

Treatment

-Muscle spasms

-Physical therapy -Back brace-Medication-Yoga-Weight loss-Surgery

Prevention

-Stretch upper body

-Stretch Hip Flexors

-Reduce belly Fat

-Sit in correct posture

-Squat

Types of Curves

Lordosis- Curve in the lower back region.Kyphotic- outward curve of the thoracic spine.Scoliotic- sideways curving.

-Untreated lordosis gives you an increased risk of problems with the spine, hip girdle, legs, and internal organs.

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-Buttocks is more prominent and sticking out.