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What does reversal of normal cervical lordosis mean?
Cervical lordosis is when your spine in the neck region doesn’t curve as it normally should. This can mean: There’s too much of a curve. The curve is running in the wrong direction, also called reverse cervical lordosis. The curve has moved to the right.
Is straightening of cervical lordosis serious?
A straightening of the cervical lordosis impacts the biomechanics of the entire spine; it makes it vulnerable to injury, impairs its ability to support the weight of the head, places added pressure on the spinal discs (speeding up disc degeneration), and can cause adverse muscle and joint tension.
What does reversal of the normal cervical lordosis mean?
Reversal of neck: Cervical lordosis is the position of the neck when the head is upright. Reversal means a flattening of this normal position, usually due to muscle spasm. Reversal of cervical lordosis caused by an motor vehicle accident?
What is the lordotic curve of the cervical spine?
A normal healthy cervical spine has a slight lordotic curve and it is anatomically important to bear the weight of head. The condition is predominantly associated with long standing spasms of muscles in neck area. A normal cervical lordosis has 30 to 40 degree curve.
Are there any physical therapy for cervical lordosis?
Most forms of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment will not be effective in restoring the cervical lordosis. In fact, one study¹ found that twisting or popping the neck with the hands could actually worsen the curve in the neck. Specialized precision adjustments, therapies]
What does reversal of curvature on cervical spine mean?
Reversal of cervical lordosis is a frightening finding on many MRI reports and is typically an enigmatic diagnostic conclusion for patients. Actual reversal of curvature means that part of the cervical spine develops a kyphotic profile, with the open end of the curve facing anteriorly.