what causes lumbar lordosis
Lordosis, also known as swayback, is a condition in which the spine in the lower back has an excessive curvature. The spine naturally curves at the neck, upper back, and lower back to help absorb shock and support the weight of the head.Lordosis occurs when the natural arch in the lower back, or lumbar region, curves more than normal.owever, lordosis can affect people of any age. Other potential causes of lordosis include: 1  poor posture. 2  obesity. 3  osteoporosis (weakening of the bones with age). 4  discitis (a disorder of the disks between the spinal vertebrae).