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What does it mean to have a loss of cervical lordosis?

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Loss of normal curve: Cervical lordosis is the normal curvature of the cervical spine. This is typically associated with cervical strain or spasm.

Answered 7/6/2012

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Muscle spasm: Almost always from muscle spasm . Straightens out )temporarily) the normal spine curvature in the neck. Treat the spasm.

Answered 10/12/2016

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