An Abnormal, Inward Curvature Of The Lower Portion Of The Spine Is Called
Kyphosis also called hyperkyphosis or dowagers hump describes an abnormal curvature of the upper back that causes a rounded or hunched back. It is usually found in the lower back. Scoliosis A person can have both kyphosis and lordosis at the same time. An abnormal, inward curvature of the lower portion of the spine is called . The vertebrae of the spine are designed to fit together to form a straight line when viewed from the front or back. It is caused due to abnormal curvature in the lower portion of the spine. Some people call the condition swayback Lordosis most often occurs in the lower back in which case it is called lumbar lordosis. Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways deviation of the spine or vertebral column. The condition usually includes two curvesthe original abnormal curve and a later-developing compensatory curve. Kyphosis involves an abnormally rounded upper back with more than 50 degrees or curvature. When the spine curves too far inward the conditi...