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What is the effect of mild loss of lumbar lordosis is it a danger level does it need any surgery?
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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Which abnormal condition of the lumbar spine is also known as swayback?
Lordosis is the abnormal condition of the lumbar spine that is also known as swayback. It causes an excessive inward curvature of the spine, leading to a swayback appearance.
Which anatomical plane does lordosis occur?
Lordosis is an exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar spine, which primarily occurs in the sagittal plane. This means that when viewing the spine from the side, lordosis involves an increased concave curvature in the lumbar region.
Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae?
Lordosis typically affects the lumbar spine, causing an excessive inward curve. It is less common for lordosis to affect the thoracic vertebrae, as the thoracic spine naturally has a slight outward curve called kyphosis. Any abnormal curve in the thoracic spine can lead to pain and other symptoms.
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine?
Lordosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine. This can result in excessive arching of the lower back, causing discomfort and pain. Exercises focusing on strengthening core muscles and maintaining good posture can help alleviate symptoms.
What are the 3 natural curves of the spine?
When examining the spine you are looking for Cervical Lordosis, Thoracic Kyphosis and Lumbar Lordosis. Lordosis is the anterior curvature of the spine (it curves inwards, towards the body) while Kyphosis is the opposite, when the spine curves outwards, posteriorly. hope that helps! x
What is straightening of the lumbar lordosis?
Lumbar lordosis simply means that one's back is curved more than normal. Straightening of the lumbar lordosis is a process in which the back is straightened to be a more natural curve.
Which abnormal condition of the lumbar spine is also known as swayback?
Lordosis is the abnormal condition of the lumbar spine that is also known as swayback. It causes an excessive inward curvature of the spine, leading to a swayback appearance.
Which anatomical plane does lordosis occur?
Lordosis is an exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar spine, which primarily occurs in the sagittal plane. This means that when viewing the spine from the side, lordosis involves an increased concave curvature in the lumbar region.
Which is a normal curve found in a spine that is properly aligned?
Lumbar lordosis
Slight loss of normal lumbar lordosis?
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.
What do x-ray results means Loss of normal Lumbar lordosis The bony alignment and intervertebral spaces are preserved No fracture is seen?
loss of lordosis
Loss of lumbar lordosis?
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.
What are the physical symptoms of Lordosis?
Lordosis is an abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine. It causes people to appear as if they were arching their lower back and sticking their buttocks out. Usually there are no physical symptoms of lordosis, although occasionally there may be some back pain if the lordosis is especially severe.
How do you get rid from loss of lumbar lordosis with straightening of spine?
Ayurvedic Oil massaging is a good treatmenSavet for this.
What is the commonly name for the small of the back?
The common name is the small of the back. The technical term is the Lumbar Lordosis.
Is there flattening of lumbar spine with anterior pelvic tilt?
Assuming the subject is in a standing upright postion ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT- topographically speaking, the anterior superior iliac spines will be forward of the pubic symphysis; FLATTENED LUMBAR SPINE- a term understood but I prefer some topograpical measurements, as numbers are easier to understand. To determine the lumbar lordosis, it can be calculated by taking a measurement with an inclinometer at T12 level and S1 level. The T12 measurement is usually found to be in a position of EXTENSION {-} in relationship to the vertical plane. The S1 measurement is usually in a position of FLEXION {+}. Example T12 -20 degrees and S1 +20 degrees the lumbar lordosis would be 40 degrees measured topographically. Now using the following classification: A DEEP LORDOSIS 50 - 70 degrees range {60 or more} A MEDIAN LORDOSIS 30 - 50 degrees range A SHALLOW LORDOSIS 15 - 30 degrees range { 20 or less } At this point, the LUMBAR LORDOSIS can be considered SYMMETRICAL when the T12 and S1` measurements are equal and ASYMMETRICAL when they are not equal. A SYMMETRICAL LUMBAR LORDOSIS is not a common finding whereas the ASYMMETRICAL LUMBAR LORDOSIS is common. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Suspect the following in the presence of---- 1. Any LUMBAR LORDOSIS that is ASYMMETRICAL with the S1 measurement larger than the T12 measurement and the S1 measurement is greater than 30 degrees- AN ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT WEDGED-SHAPED VERTEBRAL BODY OF L5 WEDGED-SHAPED DISCS OF L4/L5 AND L5/S1 RULE OUT Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, and a transitional vertebra of the last lumbar segment. 2. Any LUMBAR LORDOSIS that is ASYMMETRICAL with the S1 measurement smaller than the T12 measurement and the S1 measurment is less than 10 degrees--- A POSTERIOR PELVIC TILT REDUCED SACRAL FLEXION ANGLE MULTIPLE LEVEL SPONDYLOSIS MEASURE THE SUBJECT BUT CHANCES ARE GREAT THAT WITH AN ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT THE LUMBAR LORDOSIS WOULD NOT BE FLATTENING UNLESS THERE ARE GROSS STRUCTURAL CHANGES PRESENCE. What is the range of motion of the lumbar spine----and what is the lumbar/pelvic rhythm?
What body cavity would be used to perform lumbar surgery?
The spinal cavity is involved in lumbar surgery.
