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What are the three main types of spine curvature disorder |
Scoliosis Lordosis Kyphosis |
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Define lordosis |
Also called swayback, the spine of a person with lordosis curves significantly inward at the lower back |
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Define kyphosis |
Kyphosis is characterized by an abnormal rounded upper back |
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Define scoliosis |
A person with scoliosis has a sideways curve to their spine the curve is often s shaped or c shaped |
