Namely, kyphosis refers to a forward (“anterior”) curvature of the spine. This is opposite from lordosis, which refers to a backward (“posterior”) curvature of the spine. A normally aligned spine will ...

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Kyphosis and lordosis are abnormal curvatures of the spine that can affect posture and mobility. The two conditions differ not only by the location of the spinal curvature but also by their causes, ...

The first mode (M1) accounted for 55% of the variance and described variations in the overall curvature (‘curviness’), ranging from a large lordosis to an almost straight spine. Mode 2 (M2) explained ...

She's also keeping her back in a nice, neutral front-to-back curvature. "This is what we call lordosis and kyphosis, allowing the body to relax in a nice position. And the pillows, they straighten ...

I wrote about kyphosis and lordosis of the lower back, and I received many inquiries about scoliosis. Scoliosis is also an abnormal curvature of the spine. With scoliosis, the spine curves sideways.

A natural lordotic curve in the lower back puts the spine at a 30- to 40-degree curve and a 40- to 60-degree curve in the neck. That normal curvature naturally places the head over the pelvis and ...