Does Sway Back Have Lordosis?
Some Lordosis in Your Lumbar Spine Is Normal, but Excessive Curvature Is What's Often Referred to as Swayback. the Most Common Type of Lordosis Is Lumbar...
Some lordosis in your lumbar spine is normal, but excessive curvature is what's often referred to as swayback. The most common type of lordosis is lumbar lordosis. This is where your lower back becomes more curved than it should. Lumbar lordosis is one of the features of swayback posture.
Is sway back the same as lordosis?
About swayback
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.
What type of people get lordosis?
Lordosis is found in all age groups. It primarily affects the lumbar spine, but can occur in the neck (cervical). When found in the lumbar spine, the patient may appear swayback, with the buttocks more prominent, and in general an exaggerated posture. Lumbar lordosis can be painful, too, sometimes affecting movement.
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