Lordosis is a backward curvature of the spine, while kyphosis is a forward curvature of the spine. The term lumbar referrs to the lower back. In the lumbar region the back is supposed to have lordosis. So loss of lordosis is when the natural curvature of the spine is absent. In other words, instead of the normal and necessary inward curve, the spine is straight. This can lead to misalignment of the pelvis causing lower back or knee pain.
an abnormal inward(forward) curvature of the vertebral column causing a hollow in the back and is commonly referred to as (swayback, saddleback, and hyper-lordosis)curvature of the spine
Slight loss of normal lumbar lordosis is a subjective evaluation by the radiologist of the alignment of the lumbar vertebrae which should form a forward facing curve on the lateral x-ray of the lumbar spine. It is a highly subjective evaluation and for the most part, when slight, can not be inferred to have any specific meaning. A normal lumbar spine may seem to have a slight loss of lordosis. Pain, muscle spasm, arthrosis and a host of other conditions may be associated with the finding.
Mild loss of the lumbar lordosis is probably a result of spasm of the low back muscles (called paraspinal muscles). Lordosis is the normal curvature of the lumbar spine (the part of your spine in your low back. A lumbar lordosis usually curves so that the concave side faces your back and the convex side faces your front. With poor biomechanics, muscle spasm, or some injuries you can lose this natural curve. A loss of lumbar lordorsis is refered to as alordosis or hypolordosis. This by itself is generally not considered an indication for surgery. You may be able to restore your lordotic curve with some chiropractic techniques like Chiropractic Biophysics or Pettibon.
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Work on some yoga positions, such as the dog pose, as possible. You may also wish to consult a good physical therapist.
LOSS OF NORMAL CURVATURE OF SPINE (LOSS OF DORSAL KYPHOSIS) IS CALLED straightening of the thoracic spine
What is loss of the normal cervical lordosis consistent with muscle spasm?
The cervical spine (neck) has a natural curve, the lordotic curvature, that allows for even weight distribution and shock-absorbing properties. Straightening of the lordotic curvature means that this natural curve has been lost, and the cervical spine has become straighter.
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If you look at someone from the side, you notice that the spine is shaped a little like an "S"... The low portion of your back is called the lumbar area. What the above means is that the lumbar area of this "S" shape in straightened --or flattened-- thus producing a straightened lower spine... It usually occurs with back spasms, but maight not really be important... The spine is shaped like this to allow better balancing for standing.