Spine Deformity

A spinal deformity occurs when your spine varies by more than 10 degrees from “healthy” curvature. Contrary to popular belief, your spine isn’t 100% linear. But, this statement isn’t entirely false either. In reality, your spine consists of a series of gentle arcs. Your lumbar spine, or lower back, swoops slightly inward and your thoracic spine, or upper back, bends subtly forward. The inward curve of your lower back is known as lordosis and the outward curve that runs between your shoulder blades is known as kyphosis.