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Q: Loss of Cervical Lordosis

asked by: leadership on April 14th, 2009

New User

I have recently undergone X-Ray for Cervical Spine (AP/LAT) and the result shows Loss of Cervical Lordosis, Spinal Curvature is straight. please explain

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rollar64

replied on April 15th, 2009

Experienced User

Lordosis describes the normal curve in the cervical and lumbar areas of the spine it is convex at the front an exessive curve or a reduced curve indicates there are mechanical problems with your spine that could possibly accelerate the normal degenerative process that occours in peoples spines as they age.

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