Info regarding Lordosis-Common Causes of Lordosis Often, lordosis appears in childhood without any known cause. This is CALLEDbenign juvenile lordosis. However, lordosis can affect people of any age. Other potential causes of lordosis include: poor posture obesity osteoporosis (weakening of the bones with age) discitis (a disorder of the disks between the spinal vertebrae) kyphosis (an excessive outward curvature at the mid-back) spondylolisthesis (a condition in which one vertebra slips forward or backward relative to the next vertabra) achondroplasia (a form of dwarfism) When to Seek Treatment for Lordosis If the lordotic curve corrects itself when you bend forward (i.e. the curve is flexible), you do not need to seek treatment. However, if you bend over and the lordotic curve remains (i.e. the curve is not flexible), you should seek treatment. In addition, you should seek treatment if you experience any of the following: pain muscle spasms tingling or numbness bladder or bowel difficulties Much of our flexibility, mobility, and activity depend on the health of the spine. Getting treatment to help correct the curvature can help prevent complications later in life, such as arthritis and CHRONIC BACK PAIN. Treating Lordosis Treatment for lordosis will depend on the severity of the curvature and the presence of other symptoms. Treatment options include: medication to reduce pain and swelling physical THERAPY (to help build strength in the core muscles) yoga (to increase body awareness, strength, flexibility, and range of motion) WEIGHT LOSS braces (in CHILDREN and teens) surgery (in SEVERE cases) Risks of Untreated Lordosis For most PEOPLE, lordosis does not cause significant health problems if left untreated. However, since the spine is responsible for much of our movement and flexibility, it is important to maintain a healthy spine. Not treating lordosis could lead to an increased risk of problems with the spine, hip girdle, legs, and internal organs. Written by Amber Erickson Gabbey
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:18:59 +0000
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