Scoliosis is a spinal condition that occurs when there is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often, scoliosis cases are mild and do not need extensive treatment, but there are very severe cases that ...

Scoliosis isn’t just bad posture. A doctor explains its types, symptoms, risks, causes and modern treatment options to help manage spine curvature early.

Spinal scoliosis is a degenerative spinal disease that can cause extreme pain or weakness in the legs while walking. In some extreme cases it can even lead to a curvature in the spine that causes ...

Simon Jones receives funding from Medical Research Council and Versus Arthritis. He is a Professor at the University of Birmingham The Disney+ series Shardlake is a mystery drama following the journey ...

It's been a few weeks since Scoliosis Awareness Month, but it's not too late to learn the signs, symptoms and causes of scoliosis from experts. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at ...

Scoliosis is a chronic condition in which your spine is more curved in places than what's typical. Mild scoliosis affects about 3% of the population, and it often doesn’t include any noticeable ...

Scoliosis is a spinal condition marked by a sideways curve, often seen in children and teens. Learn early signs, causes, ...

Derived from the Greek word meaning "crooked,” scoliosis is a lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Severe forms of scoliosis can usually be identified visually by marked asymmetrics in posture: ...

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type, accounting for about 80% of all cases. While the cause of idiopathic scoliosis is unknown, there are known risk factors, such as sex and age. Congenital ...

Yes, scoliosis can be considered a disability. If you meet certain criteria, you might qualify for benefits. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, which has a local family sharing their story. Jenna Bathke has had scoliosis since she was a teenager. “I had a sports injury my eighth ...

The Cobb method, or Cobb angle, helps doctors track changes in the spinal curve over time. Clinicians use it to guide treatment decisions, especially during growth spurts in adolescence. It provides a ...