Flat back syndrome is a term used to describe lack of curvature
in the low back. Sometimes people are told that flat back
syndrome is the reason for their chronic low back pain. Having a
flat back is a symptom of low back pain but not a cause. A
healthy low back does have natural curvature. And people lacking
lumbar curvature will commonly indicate pain on or near their
sacrum. Flatback syndrome involves numerous muscles in the lower
body being overly tight. Gaining curvature of the lumbar spine
entails lengthening lower body muscles. The psoas muscle, in
particular, must be lengthened to bring curvature to the lumbar
spine. Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is highly beneficial for
flat back syndrome. Flat back syndrome is associated with spinal
stenosis, lumbar disc herniation, disc degeneration, arthritis,
and chronic low back pain. Flat back causes Tightness in the
lower body muscles causes the lumbar region to lose its natural
curve. Loss of curvature in the lower spine can be of varying
degrees. The lowe