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Lordosis vs Kyphosis: The Differences & Similarities
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When you look at spinal problems and what is most common, it is easier to see that the side view of the spine is most often out of alignment and in greater degrees than the front view. Why are these normal curves in the side important?
While we know the spine is not straight, it is supposed to have a lordosis in the cervical and lumbar spine and a kyphosis in the thoracic spine. These configurations make the spine stronger to compressive forces and mechanical stresses as a result of gravity or other compressive forces to the body.
These curvatures allow the spine better functional movement and flexibility. These normal curves can either increase or decrease out of their normal range and even become completely reversed from their intended directions. This can affect the biomechanics of the entire spine. Vertebra can also become misaligned, which can lead to other spinal conditions that evolve when the spine loses its natural curvature. Some of these conditions are Lordosis or Hyper Lordosis.
A lordosis in the neck and low back within range are normal, but if the curve becomes in excess, it is called a hyperlordosis, which is when the curve is too large. You can also have a lordosis in the thoracic spine where you would normally have a kyphosis. Instead of a normal backward curvature in the thoracic spine the curve leans forward which is called a lordosis in the thoracic spine.
A kyphosis is when the patient has a backward curve in the thoracic spine; if beyond its normal range, it would be a hyperkyphosis. If they bend backward, you can also get kyphosis in the lumbar and cervical spine.
Normally you would have lordosis, kyphosis, lordosis, but there are cases where it is reversed and causes an imbalance of the entire spine and body. It can affect the abnormal biomechanics that are expected. This creates a predisposition to premature spinal degeneration and aging.
A normal lordosis in the cervical spine is about 40 degrees. This is considered ideal, although the range is 20-40. Over 40 can be hyperlordosis, If less than 20, it is a loss of cervical lordosis.
For the thoracic spine, the normal range is between 20-40 degrees. Over 40 is a hyperkyphosis, less than 20 is hypokyphosis. If the curve leans forward, it is a thoracic lordosis.
A normal lordosis in the lumbar spine is about 40-60 degrees however, 40 is ideal. If someone has less, it is a hypo lordosis, y beyond 60, it is a hyperlordosis.
The first thing affected is appearance and posture.
- Hyperlordosis in the low back creates an abdomen forward position,
- Hyperkyphosis in the thoracic spine causes a rounding of the thoracic spine and shoulders, a pitch forward position.
Either way, you have this abnormal alignment of the sagittal alignment of the spine, which leads to abnormal biomechanics, which leads to not only posture issues but also pre-exposes you to spinal degeneration, spinal problems as you continue to age, pain, and loss of function in the spine.
We recommend trying to restore normal curvature. Sooner is better. Spinal curvatures tend to worsen over time with the force of gravity causing compression over time. This will increase the misalignment and cause it to worsen. Proactive treatment will help reshape the spine to its normal alignment reducing the problem and its effects over an extended period of time.
You can learn more about this topic here:
Ready for a consultation or want more information? You can contact us here:
00:00 Lordosis Vs Kyphosis
00:32 Why Are These Normal Curves In The Side Important?
01:20 What Happens When The Spine Loses These Natural Curvatures?
02:25 Lordosis Or Hyperlordosis
03:18 What Is A Kyphosis
05:00 What Is A Normal Kyphosis Or Lordosis
06:15 Effects Or Hyperlordosis And HyperKyphosis
07:12 What We Recommend At Scoliosis Reduction Center
Ready for a consultation or want more information? You can contact us here:
When you look at spinal problems and what is most common, it is easier to see that the side view of the spine is most often out of alignment and in greater degrees than the front view. Why are these normal curves in the side important?
While we know the spine is not straight, it is supposed to have a lordosis in the cervical and lumbar spine and a kyphosis in the thoracic spine. These configurations make the spine stronger to compressive forces and mechanical stresses as a result of gravity or other compressive forces to the body.
These curvatures allow the spine better functional movement and flexibility. These normal curves can either increase or decrease out of their normal range and even become completely reversed from their intended directions. This can affect the biomechanics of the entire spine. Vertebra can also become misaligned, which can lead to other spinal conditions that evolve when the spine loses its natural curvature. Some of these conditions are Lordosis or Hyper Lordosis.
A lordosis in the neck and low back within range are normal, but if the curve becomes in excess, it is called a hyperlordosis, which is when the curve is too large. You can also have a lordosis in the thoracic spine where you would normally have a kyphosis. Instead of a normal backward curvature in the thoracic spine the curve leans forward which is called a lordosis in the thoracic spine.
A kyphosis is when the patient has a backward curve in the thoracic spine; if beyond its normal range, it would be a hyperkyphosis. If they bend backward, you can also get kyphosis in the lumbar and cervical spine.
Normally you would have lordosis, kyphosis, lordosis, but there are cases where it is reversed and causes an imbalance of the entire spine and body. It can affect the abnormal biomechanics that are expected. This creates a predisposition to premature spinal degeneration and aging.
A normal lordosis in the cervical spine is about 40 degrees. This is considered ideal, although the range is 20-40. Over 40 can be hyperlordosis, If less than 20, it is a loss of cervical lordosis.
For the thoracic spine, the normal range is between 20-40 degrees. Over 40 is a hyperkyphosis, less than 20 is hypokyphosis. If the curve leans forward, it is a thoracic lordosis.
A normal lordosis in the lumbar spine is about 40-60 degrees however, 40 is ideal. If someone has less, it is a hypo lordosis, y beyond 60, it is a hyperlordosis.
The first thing affected is appearance and posture.
- Hyperlordosis in the low back creates an abdomen forward position,
- Hyperkyphosis in the thoracic spine causes a rounding of the thoracic spine and shoulders, a pitch forward position.
Either way, you have this abnormal alignment of the sagittal alignment of the spine, which leads to abnormal biomechanics, which leads to not only posture issues but also pre-exposes you to spinal degeneration, spinal problems as you continue to age, pain, and loss of function in the spine.
We recommend trying to restore normal curvature. Sooner is better. Spinal curvatures tend to worsen over time with the force of gravity causing compression over time. This will increase the misalignment and cause it to worsen. Proactive treatment will help reshape the spine to its normal alignment reducing the problem and its effects over an extended period of time.
You can learn more about this topic here:
Ready for a consultation or want more information? You can contact us here:
00:00 Lordosis Vs Kyphosis
00:32 Why Are These Normal Curves In The Side Important?
01:20 What Happens When The Spine Loses These Natural Curvatures?
02:25 Lordosis Or Hyperlordosis
03:18 What Is A Kyphosis
05:00 What Is A Normal Kyphosis Or Lordosis
06:15 Effects Or Hyperlordosis And HyperKyphosis
07:12 What We Recommend At Scoliosis Reduction Center
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