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Postural Faults
The word posture originates from the Latin word ‘ponere’, meaning ‘out of place’. Your posture will be determined on how you stand, and the position of limbs and the shape of your spine. Good posture can help with respiration and circulation.
Most people’s postures aren’t perfect, but there are some extreme cases which are referred to as postural faults.
Lordosis is used to describe an inward curve or arch to the lumbar and cervical columns of the vertebrae. A major factor of Lordosis is also that the pelvis tilts forwards and rests on the femurs. An increase in Lordosis can occur during puberty, but there are other causes such as imbalances in muscle strength and a difference in the thickness of the anterior and posterior part of the intervertebral disc. Lordosis is common in amongst people who do a lot of heavy lifting due to incorrect lifting along with people who sit at a computer regularly, another common symptom is being overweight.
Lordosis of the lower back can be treated by strengthening the hips. Hip extensors can be strengthened and the hip flexors can be stretched. Pushing important organs towards the spine can also help, this will alleviate the lumbar curvature. Physical therapy can also help treat 70% of back pain causes, Lordosis can be correcting using exercises. Regularly and correctly performing these exercises may reduce symptoms, chiropractors and physical therapists can provide these exercises. If you have a job in heavy lifting, ensure you are lifting correctly and not straining your back, keep a healthy diet to avoid becoming over weight, and also if working at a desk, try to do exercises to help the back and walk around regularly.
Squatting is a good exercise to help with Lordosis, it will prevent lower back pain as it helps to push your abs out, it can prevent excess arching. A knee to chest stretch is also a good exercise to help with Lordosis, this involves laying on your back and lifting
The word posture originates from the Latin word ‘ponere’, meaning ‘out of place’. Your posture will be determined on how you stand, and the position of limbs and the shape of your spine. Good posture can help with respiration and circulation.
Most people’s postures aren’t perfect, but there are some extreme cases which are referred to as postural faults.
Lordosis is used to describe an inward curve or arch to the lumbar and cervical columns of the vertebrae. A major factor of Lordosis is also that the pelvis tilts forwards and rests on the femurs. An increase in Lordosis can occur during puberty, but there are other causes such as imbalances in muscle strength and a difference in the thickness of the anterior and posterior part of the intervertebral disc. Lordosis is common in amongst people who do a lot of heavy lifting due to incorrect lifting along with people who sit at a computer regularly, another common symptom is being overweight.
Lordosis of the lower back can be treated by strengthening the hips. Hip extensors can be strengthened and the hip flexors can be stretched. Pushing important organs towards the spine can also help, this will alleviate the lumbar curvature. Physical therapy can also help treat 70% of back pain causes, Lordosis can be correcting using exercises. Regularly and correctly performing these exercises may reduce symptoms, chiropractors and physical therapists can provide these exercises. If you have a job in heavy lifting, ensure you are lifting correctly and not straining your back, keep a healthy diet to avoid becoming over weight, and also if working at a desk, try to do exercises to help the back and walk around regularly.
Squatting is a good exercise to help with Lordosis, it will prevent lower back pain as it helps to push your abs out, it can prevent excess arching. A knee to chest stretch is also a good exercise to help with Lordosis, this involves laying on your back and lifting