Question

List the causes of spinal curvature deformities.

Answer 1

The three spinal curvature deformities are Kyphosis, Lordosis and Scoliosis. Their causes are:

Kyphosis (Hunch Back):

1. Malnutrition
2. Carrying heavy loads
3. Improper furniture
4. Weak muscles
5. Bending while walking
6. Wearing shapeless and tight clothes
7. Heredity
8. Age-related weakness in the spinal bones

Lordosis (Sway Back):

1. Imbalanced diet
2. Improper development of muscles
3. Poor posture
4. Overweight or obesity
5. Diseases of spinal muscles

Scoliosis (Sideways Curvature):

1. Birth defects
2. Wear and tear in the spine
3. Difference in the leg lengths
4. Lifting weight towards one side in routine
5. Wrong standing or sitting posture
6. Unsuitable furniture
7. Weakening of spinal muscles on one side