Lumbar Scoliosis

Lumbar scoliosis is a side to side curvature of the lumbar area of the spine.

As seen in the diagram to the left the lumbar area of the spine is the lower 5 vertebrae of the spinal cord.

The diagram below shows you the different curve patterns seen in scoliosis.

curve patterns of lumbar scoliosis

designation of lumbar spine as related to scoliosis

lumbar scoliosis

General information about lumbar scoliosis

A person can experience lumbar>scoliosis at any time in his or her life. Congenital disorders are usually noticeable right away in an infant, while adolescent manifests as a young person's spine grows and develops awkwardly. In both children and adults, neuromuscular and skeletal disorders such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and arthritis can contribute to the degeneration of tissue around the lumbar vertebrae, leading to scoliosis. Older people may also develop the condition due to general wear and tear on the lower back. Scoliosis is deemed idiopathic when doctors cannot determine a cause.

Symptoms of lumbar scoliosis

Frequent lower back pain and fatigue that worsen after long periods of sitting and standing.
Hips can appear to be tilted due to the uneven spinal column, leading to an awkward gait
Difficulties engaging in physical activity.

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Lumbar Scoliosis

General information about lumbar scoliosis

Frequent lower back pain and fatigue that worsen after long periods of sitting and standing.

Hips can appear to be tilted due to the uneven spinal column, leading to an awkward gait

Difficulties engaging in physical activity.