Lumbar lordosis - causes of development and methods of treatment

After birth, a relatively straight baby's spine begins to take on natural curves, which ensure even distribution of loads and normal functioning of the spine. Lumbar lordosis is too much forward curvature of the spine. There are primary and secondary lumbar lordosis.

The reason for the appearance of the first is developmental disorders of the spinal column, inflammatory diseases, tumors, the second – congenital injuries or ankylosis of the hip joint, hip dislocations, etc.

Symptoms of lumbar lordosis – how to detect violation

Typical manifestations of lumbar lordosis are:

• protruding belly;
• shoulders and head pushed forward;
• pelvic tilt back;
• knee deflection in different directions;
• pain in the lumbar region;
• sometimes – prolapse of the abdominal organs and disruption of their work.

Pain in lumbar lordosis is quite strong; they are associated with uneven distribution of the load, as well as muscle strain. With a long stay in an upright position, such pains intensify.

Acquired lordosis can develop at any age for the following reasons:

1. Overweight in the abdomen.
2. Injuries.
3. Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.
4. Tumors located near the lower back.
5. Kyphosis of the thoracic region.

The doctor will be able to determine the presence of the above pathology. However, there is a home method for identifying the problem:

• stand with your back to the wall;
• make sure your heels, buttocks and shoulder blades are in contact with the wall;
• put your hand palm down;
• now slide your hand between your lower back and back;
• the more freely the arm passes, the greater the bend in the lumbar region.

If your arm is too loose between your lower back and the wall during the test above, and in addition you are suffering from lower back pain, see a specialist.

Treatment of lumbar lordosis should be timely and comprehensive

It must be remembered that the treatment of lumbar lordosis takes a lot of time and effort. In particular, for the treatment of lumbar lordosis apply:

1. Special gymnastics. Mandatory condition – daily exercise prescribed by the doctor.
2. Therapeutic massage – one of the most important components of the treatment of lumbar lordosis due to the improvement of blood supply in the damaged area of ​​the body and the improvement of metabolic processes in the body.
3. Spinal traction – performed exclusively by specially trained health professionals.
4. Bandage.
5. Drug treatment (to relieve pain, treat concomitant diseases, inflammation, etc.).
6. Surgery (if other treatments fail).

Lumbar lordosis – exercise examples

Exercises for lumbar lordosis are best selected by a doctor, after checking the patient for concomitant diseases and other contraindications. The following are examples of exercises that can be prescribed for lumbar lordosis.

1. Forward bends (feet shoulder-width apart, try to touch the floor with your fingers).
2. Holding against the wall (heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and back of the head must touch the wall).
3. Closing to the floor (arms extended at the seams).
4. Leg raises (in the prone position) relying on arms spread apart (try to put your legs behind your head).
5. Put the roller under the stomach and in the prone position, clasp your hands behind the back of the head in the lock. While in this position, try to lift your chest off the floor.
6. Try standing with your back to the wall and touch it with your lower back.

Remember that when doing any exercise, you need to monitor your breathing. If you experience pain, reduce the intensity of the exercise. Do not hurry. It is strongly recommended to consult a doctor for the correct selection of exercises that are right for you. Remember that self-medication can aggravate the situation and harm your body.