Presentation
A 28-year-old woman presented to hospital after an episode of severe lower back spasms that occurred during a stressful family gathering. She had a history of progressive difficulty bending forward and increasing lumbar lordosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Lumbar lordosis was compared between pain developers and non-pain developers. In pain developers, the relationship between lumbar lordosis and maximum pain was examined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Overall back pain may be due to altered blood flow in your body, and the pain will most likely go away after birth. [healthline.com]
- Weakness
Make an appointment with the doctor if you are experiencing other symptoms, such as: numbness tingling electric shock pains weak bladder control weakness difficulty maintaining muscle control These may be signs of a more serious condition such as a trapped [healthline.com]
This study aims to investigate whether there is weakness of the cervical muscles or an imbalance between cervical flexor and extensor muscle strength in patients with the loss of cervical lordosis compared with healthy controls matched by age, gender, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Imbalances in muscle strength and length are also a cause, such as weak hamstrings, or tight hip flexors. Rickets, a vitamin D deficiency in children, can also cause lumbar lordosis. [hudsonvalleyscoliosis.com]
These are weak core muscles, tight hip flexors, poor exercise techniques and weak gluteal muscles. Some of these problems may be corrected with lordosis exercises. These include: Pelvic tilt- pelvic tilt position is a great Lordosis exercise. [spinabifida.net]
- Fatigue
Lordosis Symptoms Inward curve of the spine, which is most easily observed by lying down on a hard surface to see the gap between the low back and the surface Pronounced buttocks Fatigue Back pain Loss of range-of-motion Tenderness in the spine Stiffness [coastalspine.com]
[…] does not change when you bend forward Back pain and discomfort Problems moving certain ways Symptoms of kyphosis are usually visible in nature and include: Bending forward of the head compared to the rest of the body Hump or curve to the upper back Fatigue [webmd.com]
Fatigue failure of spinal tissues can occur rapidly when the torso is fully flexed during occupational lifting tasks; however, many thousands of cycles can be tolerated in a neutral posture. – S. [mskneurology.com]
- Short Stature
A disorder in which bones do not grow normally, resulting in the short stature associated with dwarfism Spondylolisthesis. [webmd.com]
These conditions include2,3: Achondroplasia- bones do not grow normally, leading to the short stature. Spondylolisthesis- the vertebrae in the lower back slip forward. Osteoporosis- vertebra become fragile and can easily be broken. Obesity. [spinabifida.net]
Musculoskeletal
- Lordosis
The lumbar lordosis showed a highly significant loss of 12.5 degrees from the intraoperative prone position to the postoperative standing position, with the average lumbar lordosis intraoperatively (67 degrees) decreasing to a standing lumbar lordosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Back Pain
[…] lumbar lordosis and low back pain intensity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The cause of chronic lower back pain is continuous, habitual lumbosacral flexion. The biggest obstacle we need to surpass to solve chronic lower back pain, is the current misleading belief system. [mskneurology.com]
- Low Back Pain
[…] lumbar lordosis and low back pain intensity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
In the treatment group 1, statistically significant differences were found in all X-ray markings. Twenty-nine of 35 members have a lordosis after treatment compared to 11 of 35 before treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Most people with lordosis don’t require medical treatment unless it’s a severe case. Treatment for lordosis will depend on how severe your curve is and the presence of other symptoms. [healthline.com]
Treatment for lordosis may include: Medication to relieve pain and swelling Exercise and physical therapy to increase muscle strength and flexibility Wearing a back brace Weight loss Surgery Treatment for kyphosis may include: Exercise and anti-inflammatory [webmd.com]
Etiology
The etiology and treatment of this disorder is still a matter of debate. Our case further throws more light on the pathogenesis and treatment of this disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Postural physical therapy is often used to alleviate any pressure on the nerves and prevent further curvature. [cellaxys.com]
CONCLUSIONS: Improved lumbar lordosis is correlated with a lower incidence of ASD, and adequate disc height and segmental lordosis restoration are essential for ASD prevention. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Bracing can help prevent the curve from getting worse. Surgery. If the curve is severe and is getting worse, surgery is sometimes needed. Body casting. A cast is placed from the shoulders to the lower trunk while the child is under anesthesia. [webmd.com]
Early treatment can prevent future complications such as chronic back pain or arthritis. [precisionorthosports.com]