Spinal Curvature Disorders: Lordosis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Lordosis,asaspinalcondition,isdefinedasanexaggeratedinwardcurvatureofthespine.Whileitmostcommonlyaffectsthelumbarspine,thecervicalspine ...

There are many different types of spinal conditions a person can develop. Some involve an over- or under-pronounced natural curvature, while others involve an unnatural sideways spinal curve that also rotates. Keep reading to understand the difference between lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis.

The spine’s natural curves are important for facilitating its strength, flexibility, and ability to evenly distribute stress. While there is a normal range of natural curvatures[1], when curves fall beyond these normal ranges, conditions such as lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis can be the cause.

Before we get into the specifics of different spinal conditions that involve abnormal spinal curvatures, let’s first ensure the role of the spine’s healthy curves are understood.

Due to the spine’s natural and healthy curvatures, when viewed from the s...