LORDOSIS

• The spine normally curves at the neck, the torso and the lower back
area. This positions the head over the pelvis naturally. The curves also
work as shock absorbers, distributing the stress that occurs during
movement.
• When the spine curves too far inward, the condition is called lordosis
or swayback.
Causes
• achondroplasia
• discitis
• kyphosis
• obesity(postural lordosis)
• osteoporosis
• spondylolisthesis
• Post surgical laminectomy hyperlordosis
Clinical Manifestation
• Pain in the back
• Pain may radiate to the back
• Changes in bowel and bladder
• Dysplasia of the hip
Diagnostic test
• Patient's medical history
• Physical examination
• Neurological assessment if the person is having pain, tingling,
numbness, muscle spasms or weakness, sensations in the arms or
legs or changes in bowel or bladder control
• X-rays
Medical management
• Drugs to relieve pain and swelling
(Acetaminophen,ibuprofen,Naprosyn)
• Physical therapy to build strength and flexibility and to increase range
of motion
• Braces to control the growth of the curve, especially in children and
teen
• Maintain ideal body weight
• Vitamin D supplementation
Braces