kyphosis lordosis

What Is The Difference Between Scoliosis Lordosis And Kyphosis? Types of spinal deformities: a side-to-side curve is called scoliosis; a forward curve (kyphosis) shifts the center of balance in front of the hip; a concave lower back (lordosis) thrusts the hips forward. What is the difference between scoliosis and kyphosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curve