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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.

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