Lordosis of the Lumbar Spine

Definition:
A normal anteriorly convex curvature of the vertebral column.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the low back
  • Sway back appearance
Causes
  • Tight low back muscles
  • Excessive visceral fat
  • Pregnancy
  • Imbalances in muscle strength and length (weak hamstrings, tight hip flexors)
Treatment
  • Posture program
  • ROM and stretching
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Core muscle stabilization
Lordosis of the Lumbar Spine Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Ta Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Wall Squats
  • Side Lying Lumbar Rr Rl
  • Q Ped Ue Le Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • WalkFit Program

Lordosis of the Lumbar Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Plank Hold
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior

Lordosis of the Lumbar Spine Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate Ue Le
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation