Spine J August 2017 PMID 28476690

The relationships between low back pain and lumbar lordosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Se-Woong Chun, Chai-Young Lim, Keewon Kim, Jinseub Hwang, Sun G Chung

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The collective discussions emphasize that anterior pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis are not strongly associated with low back pain, as seen in posts citing multiple papers and dismissing previous beliefs about 'fixing' posture. The tone varies from informative to dismissive, reflecting a shift towards evidence-based perspectives rather than controversy or emotional responses.

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Most discussions agree with the article's findings that lumbar lordosis and anterior pelvic tilt are not strongly linked to low back pain, evidenced by multiple posts emphasizing the lack of association.

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Posts show moderate interest, focusing on debunking common myths about fixing postures and sharing relevant studies, but without delving deeply into biomechanical details.

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There is some engagement through references to scientific papers and comments highlighting clinical implications, but overall tone remains somewhat surface-level without extensive debate.

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The discussions reflect a moderate impact, attempting to influence clinical practices and challenge misconceptions, but don't suggest a profound shift in understanding or widespread adoption.

Abstract in brief

The systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between lumbar lordotic curvature (LLC) and low back pain (LBP), assessing whether differences in LLC are associated with LBP and identifying potential confounding factors like age, gender, and severity of pain.
The analysis of 13 studies involving nearly 1,700 participants found that individuals with LBP generally had a smaller lumbar lordotic angle (LLA) compared to healthy controls, but there was significant heterogeneity among the studies.
The findings highlight the complex and sometimes contradictory views on how LLC impacts LBP, emphasizing the need to consider other factors and the biomechanical role of LLC in clinical approaches for treatment and prevention.]

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And amounts of anterior pelvic tilt is NOT associated with the severity of low back pain or disability… https://t.co/dqlbOEJdbA

Jan 4, 2025 · 6 likes · 107,686 followers View post →