Lordosis
Lordosis is an increased curving of the spine.
Alternative Names
Swayback
Considerations
The spine has three types of curves:
- Kyphotic curves refer to the outward curve of the thoracic spine (at the level of the ribs).
- Lordotic curves refer to the inward curve of the lumbar spine (just above the buttocks).
- Scoliotic curving is a sideways curvature of the spine and is always abnormal.
A small degree of both kyphotic and lordotic curvature is normal. Too much kyphotic curving causes round...
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