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The basic structure of the spine is important when we're describing the anatomy or the position of the spine. And the first thing we want to understand is that the spine is made of bones stacked upon each other, and these bones are called vertebra. These bones are also separated by something called intervertebral discs, which act as spacers between every bone. So you have a bone, then you have a disc, and you have a bone on top of that. These bones are designed to support the weight of the body, deal with compression forces, but they're also designed to help protect the spinal cord and nerves and provide for flexibility and movement of the spine.

The spine also has natural and healthy curvatures, and this makes the spine strong. The spine is not designed to be completely straight from the side. It's actually designed to be curved, but from the front, it should be completely straight. These curves allow it to shape the vertebra, discs, and the spine to absorb stress, compression, and also be flexible during movement while protecting the spinal cord and nerves.

So when we look at the basic sections of the spine, we understand that the neck is the cervical spine, the upper and middle back is the thoracic spine, and the low back is the lumbar spine. Each of these areas has different normal curve types associated with them. There are two words that people often get confused: lordosis and kyphosis. These terms refer to the direction of the spinal curvature. Lordosis is when the spine bends towards the front of the body, and kyphosis is when the spine bends towards the back of the body.

If there is an excessive amount of either of these curves, it will be called hyperlordosis for excessive lordosis or hyperkyphosis for excessive kyphosis. Each section of the spine has its unique shape, and the cervical and lumbar spines are supposed to have lordotic curvatures (bending towards the front), while the thoracic spine should have a kyphosis (bending towards the back). The normal shape resembles an S curve, which helps the spine absorb forces and protect the spinal cord and nerves.

A cervical kyphosis occurs when the spine in the neck region bends in the wrong direction, towards the back, when it should have a lordotic curve bending towards the front. This abnormal curvature can lead to a range of symptoms. Postural changes can include forward head posture, where the head is positioned forward relative to the torso and shoulders. Additionally, the upper back can become more rounded, which is often associated with cervical kyphosis.

Symptoms of cervical kyphosis can go beyond posture and range of motion issues. The misalignment of the spine can compress nerve tissues, causing pain and neurological problems. It can also affect vascular supply, leading to headaches and migraines due to changes in the shape of the surrounding tissues. Therefore, cervical kyphosis can result in a wide range of symptoms, not just limited to neck pain, posture, or range of motion problems.

Uncorrected cervical kyphosis can predispose individuals to future issues such as degeneration, disc problems, neurological issues, and vascular supply problems. Correcting the cause, which involves restoring the normal lordosis in the neck, can be achieved through a structured rehabilitation program that addresses the spine's shape, not just the symptoms. Simply improving flexibility without addressing the structural misalignment may lead to continued progression of the condition and more serious issues over time.

At Scoliosis Reduction Center, we recommend addressing structural misalignments, especially in the cervical spine, as soon as possible to restore and maintain cervical lordosis for optimal lifelong health.""

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01:29 Lordosis & Kyphosis
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