The three types of spinal curvature disorders

The type of spinal curvature disorder you may be familiar with is sociolisis. There are actually 2 other spinal curvature disorders other than scoliosis. Here’s a list of what each spinal curvature disorder is:

  • Lordosis: Lordosis is a spinal curvature disorder where the spine curves inward significantly towards the lower back. 
  • Kyphosis: Kyphosis is a spinal curvature disorder where the upper back is curved out by more than 50 degrees.
  • Scoliosis: Scoliosis is when your spine has a sideways curvature to it that can be in the shape of an S or C.