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Question
List the causes of spinal curvature deformities.
Long Answer
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Solution
The three spinal curvature deformities are Kyphosis, Lordosis and Scoliosis. Their causes are:
Kyphosis (Hunch Back):
- Malnutrition
- Carrying heavy loads
- Improper furniture
- Weak muscles
- Bending while walking
- Wearing shapeless and tight clothes
- Heredity
- Age-related weakness in the spinal bones
Lordosis (Sway Back):
- Imbalanced diet
- Improper development of muscles
- Poor posture
- Overweight or obesity
- Diseases of spinal muscles
Scoliosis (Sideways Curvature):
- Birth defects
- Wear and tear in the spine
- Difference in the leg lengths
- Lifting weight towards one side in routine
- Wrong standing or sitting posture
- Unsuitable furniture
- Weakening of spinal muscles on one side
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