Question

What is the difference between kyphosis and lordosis.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Basis of Difference	Kyphosis	Lordosis
1.	Meaning	Kyphosis is a postural deformity in which the upper back curves outward excessively, forming a hunchback or round upper back.	Lordosis is a postural deformity in which the lower back (lumbar spine) curves inward excessively, creating a sway-back posture.
2.	Region affected	Kyphosis affects the thoracic region of the spine (upper back).	Lordosis affects the lumbar region of the spine (lower back).
3.	Direction of curve	Kyphosis involves an exaggerated backward (posterior) curve of the upper spine.	Lordosis involves an exaggerated inward (anterior) curve of the lower spine.
4.	Appearance	Kyphosis causes a sunken or depressed chest, bent head and rounded shoulders, giving a hunchback appearance.	Lordosis causes the abdomen to protrude forward and the buttocks to appear more prominent, giving a sway-back appearance.
5.	Common in	Kyphosis occurs at any age but is most common in older women.	Lordosis is more common in young children and women, especially during and after pregnancy.
6.	Corrective measures	Kyphosis is corrected by back-strengthening and stretching exercises, swimming, yoga asanas like Dhanurasana and Bhujangasana, and using a firm bed with a thin pillow.	Lordosis is corrected by forward bending and abdominal strengthening exercises, wall posture exercise, and yoga asanas like Dhanurasana and Halasana.