noun
- An excessive inward curvature of the spine, particularly in the lower back (lumbar region), causing an exaggerated arch.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Also called 'swayback' in common usage
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hyperlordosis after complaining of chronic lower back pain.
- Poor posture over many years can contribute to the development of hyperlordosis.
- Physical therapy exercises are often recommended to help correct hyperlordosis.
- Hyperlordosis can affect the alignment of the entire spine and cause discomfort.
- The X-ray clearly showed hyperlordosis in the lumbar spine region.