Hyperlordotic Posture

Question 1

Increased lumbar lordosis.
Anterior pelvic tilt.
Hip assuming a slightly flexed position.

Answer 1

Observable Deviations

Question 2

Tightened or shortened hip flexor muscles or back extensors.
Weakened or elongated hip extensors or abdominals.
Poor postural sense.

Answer 2

Potential Causes

Question 3

Increased shear forces placed on lumbar vertebral bodies secondary to psoas tightness.
Increased compressive forces on lumbar face joints.
Adaptive shortening of the posterior lumbar spine ligaments and the anterior hip ligaments.
Elongation of the anterior lumbar spine ligaments and the posterior hip ligaments.
Narrowing of the lumbar intervertebral foramen.

Answer 3

Resulting Forces and Adaptations