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Perform yogasan like dhanurasan, bhujangasan and chakrasan regularly.

LORDOSIS

It is a condition where there is increase in curvature of spine.

It is an increased forward curve in the lumbar region of spine beyond its normal
level.

In this deformity the body weight is shifted backward does lot of pressure is on
heels.

It also causes lower back pain.

Causes of lordosis

Imbalance diet, in proper development of muscles, week’s spinal muscles, obesity or
overweight, sedentary Lifestyle etc

Corrective measures or remedies for lordosis

Perform paschimottanasana and Al Hassan regularly

Perform forward bending exercise regularly

Perform alternate toe touch exercise regularly

Perform abdominal crunch exercise regularly

Scoliosis

Postural adaptation of the spine in Lateral direction is called Scoliosis.

These are sideways curves and may be called Scoliotic curves.

These curves are identified as either convexity right or right convexity

A simple or single curve to the left called a C curve.
Scoliotic curves may be found in S shape.

Causes:
Diseases in the joints of bones, under-developed legs, infantile paralysis,

Rickets, carrying heavy loads on one shoulder, partial deafness and standing posture.

Precaution:

1. Balanced diet should be taken.
2. Studying should be avoided in sideways bending position
3. Avoid walking for long time while carrying weight in one hand.