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A healthy adult spine has a natural S-shape when viewed from the side. The three curves; one around the neck, the other on the lower back and the third one on your mid-back are responsible for the spine\u2019s natural shape. The little inward curvature of the lumbar spine (above the buttocks) is the lordotic curve, while the one around the neck area or the upper back is the kyphotic curve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These three curves at their healthy states help the body absorb physical shock, stabilize the entire body structure among different other vital functions. However, when the curves are abnormally pronounced or lost, they become noteworthy medical concerns. Lumbar Lordosis or swayback is the abnormal curving of the lordotic curve that is characterized by the inability to stand straight and frequent upper back pains. \u201cFlatback\u201d on the other hand, refers to the loss of lordotic curving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the 8 common causes of lumbar lordosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Achondroplasia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Achondroplasia <\/a>is a medical condition responsible for disproportionate dwarfism. It is a disorder in bone growth that besides causing the characteristic short stature in adults, may cause lumbar lordosis. Achondroplasia reportedly occurs in nearly 1 in 25,000 births.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Achondroplasia appear at a very young age when most of the cartilages during fetal development fail to convert to bones. When the FGFR3 gene responsible for instructing the body to produce enough protein for bone development is compromised often by mutation, the protein becomes overactive and interferes with the natural skeleton development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research indicates that over 80% of Achondroplasia cases are not inherited, contrary to popular belief. Only 20% of individuals inherit this condition probably as a result of one parent or both passing down the compromised FGFR3 gene. Nonetheless, even with both parents passing down the defective gene, the child still has a 25% chance of having a healthy S-shape stature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Spondylolisthesis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spondylolisthesis <\/a>is a condition that occurs when the vertebra slips forward to bruise the bone beneath it. This spinal condition is characterized by acute lower back and leg pain, or numbness especially when the vertebra stresses the nerves causing them to the crowd and become ineffective. The fracture or dislocation of the vertebra may cause the lumbar to arch inward too much, thus causing lordosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition can affect individuals of all ages. Children may inherit this condition, or get it through physical injury of the spine. Overstretching during exercise, especially for gymnasts, football players, and weightlifters is also a common cause of Spondylolisthesis among adults. However, there are multiple treatment options for Spondylolisthesis that involve a series of physical exercises and surgical treatments in severe cases, although experts recommend trying nonsurgical treatment options first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Osteoporosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Osteoporosis <\/a>is another common cause of lordosis characterized by the low bone density that makes an individual susceptible to bone fracture. A healthy bone is laced with small pores much like those of a honeycomb. Now, Osteoporosis magnifies these pores making the bone generally weak and thinner. In relation to lordosis, Osteoporosis weakens the vertebrae making it curve inward, thus causing lordosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the common symptoms of Osteoporosis include weak grip strength, receding gums, and brittle nails. If Osteoporosis is not attended to quickly, the symptoms may worsen that a forceful sneeze or cough, not to mention a fall may fracture the patient\u2019s bones. Other symptoms of Osteoporosis include severe back and neck pain, and loss of height. Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition with over 53 million individuals in the U.S. believed to be either living with Osteoporosis or are at risk of developing the disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osteoporosis can be caused by old age which includes menopause in women, and other medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism. The condition is more common in women and older adults. Smokers are also at higher risk of contracting Osteoporosis. Unfortunately, this condition cannot be cured entirely, although there are medical treatments that can alleviate its severe symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.  Obesity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Besides diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases, obesity <\/a>is also responsible for causing lordosis. Being overweight strains your bone, especially the vertebrae tampering with your upright posture and causing severe back pain. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 13 percent of the world\u2019s adult population was obese as of 2016.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, not a lot of people consider the dangers of developing lordosis when they are overweight even when there\u2019s a direct correlation between obesity and lordosis. Obese children are also at risk of suffering lordosis, just like adults. WHO statistics indicate that as of 2016, 41 million kids under the age of 5 years old were obese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obesity is undoubtedly a huge global concern, especially in light of the various health problems they are likely to get exposed to. On the upside, a few lifestyle changes can resolve obesity. However, when you are unable to lose weight on your own, some other medical treatments and procedures can help you overcome obesity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Osteosarcoma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Osteosarcoma (OS), also known as Osteogenic Sarcoma (OGS) is a type of cancer that targets the primary cells that form the bone. The tumor often develops in the tibia around the knee before spreading to other long bones. Osteosarcoma (OS) is a popular type of bone cancer among children. It is common in children and youthful adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition often appears during early adolescence <\/a>when cell growth is at its optimal. It also tends to affect mature adults of 60 years and above. Further, cancer patients that have undergone radiation treatment are also susceptible to this type of bone cancer. Osteosarcoma tends to target long bones like the femur (thigh bone), and humerus (bone of the upper arm) close to the shoulder although it can develop in any bone in the body. When it occurs on the vertebra, it is likely to cause lordosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience frequent bone pain when in motion or lifting objects, or incur bone fractures, it is possible that you are a victim of Osteosarcoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Discitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discitis is a relatively rare type of spinal inflammation <\/a>that affects the spine\u2019s intervertebral discs. The discs are found between the vertebrae and are referred to as the intervertebral discs. The intervertebral disc spaces are responsible for absorbing shock during impact by ensuring the vertebra is not in contact with each other hence reducing stress during impact. They also guard the nerves running across the center of the spine against physical injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when these spaces swell abnormally, they exert pressure on the discs causing excruciating back pain to the patient. The abnormal swellings of the discs also irritate and inflame the tissues surrounding the spine, joints, and the vertebra. Discitis causes lordosis when it occurs around the lower back leading to an abnormal inward curving of the lumbar. This rare spinal condition is characterized by severe back pains, abnormal posture, and a stiff back. Discitis is common among young children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Rickets <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Severe cases of rickets <\/a>among children are known to cause multiple skeletal deformities that include the abnormally-shaped spine, pelvic deformities, protruding breastbone, pronounced ribcage among others. Rickets is caused by inadequate Vitamin D in the body that makes it hard for the body to maintain sufficient levels of calcium and phosphate responsible for the development of strong, healthy bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft bones as a result of rickets are prone to fractures and other manipulations. Rickets is common among children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years old. Rickets is no longer common in many countries thanks to the introduction of fortified foods like cereals with Vitamin D. As mentioned earlier, severe cases of rickets can lead to lumbar lordosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apparently, pregnancy <\/a>is the most common cause of lordosis among women. During fetal development, a woman\u2019s belly grows outwards more and more. Naturally, this affects the person\u2019s balance that they can easily tip over. Now to counter this effect, the spine usually extends the opposite direction forming a much pronounced lordotic curve.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the process of solving the problem of balance, the body creates a new challenge- of course, one that is treatable by a couple of home remedies and medical treatments in case of severity. Although lordosis during pregnancy is not a major medical concern per se, as it is the result of the spine adjusting your center of gravity, it is important to exercise often to ensure you don\u2019t suffer severe back pains <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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