Abnormal Spinal Curves

where can kyphosis occur

thoracic region lumbar region cervical region

Causes of hyperlordosis

tight low back muscles, pregnancy, excessive visceral fat, obesity, weak abdominal muscles

cervical kyphosis

torticollis

Causes of scoliosis

typically unknown, abnormal curve develops during growth spurts

sway back

form of hyperlordosis cervical spine is slightly extended increased flexion in thoracic spine flattening of lower lumbar curve extended hips and knees

thoracic kyphosis

greater than 50 degrees curvature usually caused by tight soft tissues (humback)

Torticollis

head tilt due to shortening or spasm of one sternomastoid muscle

what can lead to osteoarthritic changes

sway back

lumbar kyphosis

flat back, lean forward when sitting or walking

lordosis

abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition)

Scoliosis

abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

why does kyphosis develop

degenerative diseases, congenital or developmental problems, trauma or compression fractures

military curve

exaggerated lumbar curvature slight posterior tilt of the head normal curves in the cervical and thoracic spine hyperextension and increased lumbrosacral angle

Kyphosis

excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

Hyperlordosis

extreme curvature of lumbar spine anterior pelvic tilt hallow back or sway back