Our back is made up of different segments called vertebrae., segments that join together to form the spinal column, but this structure is not rectilinear but is formed by different curves (lordosis and kyphosis) that play a fundamental role in the efficient support of body weight.
Due to the passage of time, age, stress, lack of exercise, and so on, these curves tend to undergo modifications, and even to be lost or reversed, causing it to generate lumbar straightening or loss of lumbar lordotic curvature, low lumbar hyperlordosis.
This causes a poor adaptation in the distribution of weight and when moving and supporting loads., what with the passage of time causes several back problems to originate, such as disc protrusions, disc dehydration, herniations, and so on.
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What is lumbar lordosis and what are its causes?
The lordosis lumbar is an inward curve of the lumbar spine, located above the buttocks. A small degree of lordosis is usual and normal, although in the event that we find a person who has too much lordotic curvature we will find what is known as hyperlordosis.
The lordosis tends to show very prominent buttocks. Patients who have a hyperlordosis will find that they suffer from a large space below the lumbar region when they are placed on their back on a hard surface..
In some cases there is a more pronounced lordosis in the case of children, but usually corrects itself as the child grows. This is called benign juvenile lordosis.
The spondylolisthesis can lead to the appearance of a lordosis. This is a condition in which a bone (vertebra) in the spinal column it moves out of the correct position on the bone that is below it. It can be born with it and can also develop due to the performance of different sports activities such as gymnastics; and it can also be the case that it develops together with arthritis in the spine.
Less common causes in children are acondroplasia, which is a bone growth disorder that causes the most common type of dwarfism; muscular dystrophies; and other genetic diseases.
Lumbar lordosis care
In the vast majority of cases lordosis is not treated if the back is flexible, since it is mostly unlikely that it will progress or cause symptoms on the person who is affected.
Nevertheless, when it is observed that the minor has an exaggerated posture or a very curved back, consultation with a medical professional will be necessary. The medical professional will be in charge of carrying out a physical exploration. To examine the spine, the child may be asked to lean forward, sideways and can lie flat on a table.
In the case of a flexible lordotic curvature, that is to say, when the child leans forward, the curve reverses itself, as usual it's not something to worry about. If the curve does not shift, Nevertheless, medical evaluation and treatment will be necessary.
Sometimes different tests are needed., especially in the case of patients in whom the curve does not bend, that is to say, que parece “fija”, some of these tests may be the following:
- X-ray of the lumbosacral spine
- Spinal MRI
- Laboratory exams
- Other tests to rule out possible disorders that may be causing the condition.
A lumbar problem that can be corrected
The lordosis lumbar characterized by an exaggerated curvature, visible to the naked eye, since the normal posture of the spine is not respected, but is altered by this accident. People who suffer from it tend to have more prominent buttocks than we are used to, since when moving the column, the coccyx is affected forcing the buttocks to protrude outwards.
As we have already mentioned, la lordosis no symptoms or discomfort, although all this will depend on the degree of suffering and the circumstances of each particular person; and it is that in the event that the lordosis is combined with other lumbar deviations everything can be complicated and they can get to suffer severe pain in this part of the body.
In the event that it is a minimal deviation, no effect will be noticed., since this does not affect the proper functioning of the body, but as time goes by, the spine shifts and the curvature increases.
So that a lordosis does not continue to progress and ends up being a problem, some steps need to be taken. Although sometimes the malformation is given by genetic factors, is usually caused by poor posture or lack of muscle tone in the lower back.
Fortunately, lordosis is not a problem that has no remedy, since its state can be improved and corrected through a series of measures. To begin with, it is recommended strengthen the lower back, as strong muscles contribute to a straight spine. To achieve this, the abdominals and lower back must be worked in the same way., so that a balance is maintained between both muscle groups.
Secondly, it will be necessary correct posture. Many times lordosis is caused by forcing the spine for long periods of time. To be able to correct it in a simple way, you will have to stay relaxed and avoid accumulating tension in the lower back., that is to say, in the lower back.
In this way, although it is a problem that can cause discomfort, especially with the passage of time, it is possible to correct it.