Lumbar Lordosis

What is Lumbar Lordosis?

Lumbar lordosis is the inward curvature of the lumbar spine. You may notice that some people have a small degree of lordosis (swayback) while others (especially those with very upright sitting postures) have severe lumbar spine curvature. 

It can be caused by a number of conditions such as habitual harmful postures, injury, and fractures, especially after childbirth. The lumbar spine plays a vital role in supporting your body’s weight, and keeping you stable and normal curves serve to distribute mechanical stress incurred as the body is at rest and during movement.

Lumbar lordosis is the inward curve of the lumbar spine. A small degree of lumbar spine curvature is normal while too much lumbar spine curvature is called lordosis (swayback).

The lumbar spine is a part of the trunk that supports the organs in your lower body while controlling muscle movements. In addition, it is used for flexibility and movement energy transmission. A small degree of lordosis is normal while too much lumbar spine curving is called lordosis (swayback).

Lumbar lordosis can be caused by genetic factors, obesity, and pregnancy. The symptoms of lumbar lordosis are related to the severity of the condition. Some people may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience pain in their lower back, numbness in their legs or feet, and difficulty walking.

Symptoms of Lumbar Lordosis

Lumbar lordosis is a condition where the spine curves inwards at the lower back. 

This condition can cause pain in the lower back and hamper mobility.

 Common symptoms of lumbar lordosis include:

• Lower back pain and/or stiffness
• It can cause pain and discomfort in the lower back, hips, buttocks, and legs.
• Hip pain and/or stiffness
• Tingling or numbness in the feet or toes
• Pain while sitting for long periods of time
• Tightness of the hamstrings
• A feeling of instability or insecurity
• Difficulty standing up straight
• Pain during sitting or standing for long periods of time

The symptoms of lumbar lordosis are related to the severity of the condition. Some people may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience pain in their lower back, numbness in their legs or feet, and difficulty walking.

What Causes Lumbar Lordosis?

Lumbar lordosis is the natural inward curve of the spine. It is caused by a combination of genetics, age, and muscle imbalance.

It is a condition in which the back becomes arched or curved. This can happen due to a number of reasons.

 Some causes of lumbar lordosis are:

• Poor posture
• sitting for long periods of time
• working at a desk all-day
• obesity
• Some medical conditions such as osteoporosis, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis

Risk Factor:

The risk factors for lumbar lordosis include 

• poor posture, 
• being overweight or obese
• having weak abdominal muscles
• Abdominal surgery

Diagnosis Lumbar Lordosis

The condition can be diagnosed by a physical examination, X-rays, and MRI scans. It can also be diagnosed with a special test called the standing flexion test or the standing extension test.

Diagnosis of lumbar lordosis is done through the following steps:

Physical examination: A physical examination can be done to identify the symptoms of lumbar lordosis. The doctor will check for any abnormalities in muscle strength, posture, or gait. The doctor will also examine for any visible signs of injury to the back and spinal cord.

X-ray: An x-ray of the spine can help diagnose lumbar lordosis as well by identifying any structural abnormalities such as scoliosis or spondylolisthesis.

MRI: An MRI scan can also be used to diagnose

How is Lumbar Lordosis Treated?

There are several ways to treat lumbar lordosis.

Medical treatment is mostly symptomatic if you have Pain, the Doctor prescribes you Pain relieving Medicine mainly Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and If your bone becomes weak (osteoporosis) they also give you Calcium with Vitamin d3 combination medicine.

The first option is to use physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the area. The physiotherapist prescribes you a few exercises and tips that give you a permanent solution and it is a natural way to recover without any side effects.

Exercise

Exercise for Lumbar Lordosis

Exercise is one of the best ways to treat lumbosacral pain. You can try walking, swimming, cycling, running, dancing, yoga, Pilates, weight training, etc. If you have lumbar pain, you should avoid activities that require you to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Stretching exercise

Stretching is a great way to relieve back pain caused by lumber lordosis. Stretching helps to loosen tight muscles and increase flexibility. There are many different types of stretching exercises that can be performed to relieve back pain. 

One example of a stretching exercise is performing a forward bend while holding onto something for balance. Another example would be to lie down on the floor and lift both legs off the ground. These two examples are just a couple of ways to stretch out the back muscles.

Strengthening Exercise:

Strengthening exercises of weak Abdominal muscles improves lumbar curvature and makes your spine more stable and normal.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy helps relax muscles and reduce tension. It can help improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. It can also help increase flexibility and range of motion.

Heat Packs

Heat packs are a great way to relieve muscle tension and promote healing. Heat packs can be placed directly over the affected area to provide relief.

Ice Pack

Ice packs are a great way for patients to relieve back pain. Ice packs are applied directly to the painful area and left on for about 15 minutes. After the ice pack has been removed, the area should be massaged to stimulate blood flow.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that uses fine needles to stimulate points along the meridians of the body. Stimulating these points can have a positive effect on reducing back pain.

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Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the spine. By adjusting the spine, chiropractors can help eliminate nerve interference and restore proper function.

Surgery is the last option you should select if Medical and Physical therapy do not help.

Conclusion: A Guide to Treating Back Pain Caused by Lumber Lordosis

In order to treat lumber lordosis, the patient should perform regular exercises that strengthen their core muscles and help them maintain proper posture. Lordotic posture mostly recovers with the Help of Physiotherapy treatment and exercise, However, you should contact a nearby Physiotherapist or Physician for the Best treatment.