What is an example of an underlying condition that can cause an increased lordosis?
We’re usually dealing with a problem of some significance below the level of the lordosis. For example, a deformity such as spondylolisthesis. In such cases, the lower segment of the spine demonstrates a kyphotic angulation and the lordosis is increased to compensate for that element of kyphosis. Other pathological problems are usually due to underlying neuromuscular conditions. Q: How would you treat that patient medically? A: Patients with spondylolisthesis often have tight hamstrings and the body is compensating for that. Thus, we’d probably recommend stretching exercises, such as pelvic tilts, to improve muscle tone and lower the increase of lordosis, or use temporary bracing together with exercise. In many cases, however, we would surgically repair the spondylolisthesis, and that would tend to correct the lordosis. Remember, in these cases, we’re not doing surgery to correct the lordosis. We’re doing surgery to correct the underlying, more serious problem. Q: We’ve heard that loss
