Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine in which it twists and curves to the side. It can affect people of any age but most often starts during the growth spurt before puberty. Dr Colin Nnadi, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis. The curve is 19 degrees, and I have read that it could worsen with time. Will she need to wear a brace? Or is surgery ...

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 ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: What causes scoliosis? Do genetics play a role? I was diagnosed with it as a teenager, and several of my cousins had it, too. Now I’m worried that my daughter, who’s 8, may be ...

When Kora was born, however, her fate was unclear -- and she landed in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit. "She wasn't quite breathing right," recalls her mother, Ali Olivo of Monte Sereno, ...

Scoliosis, an abnormal curving of the spine, affects an estimated 7,000,000 people in the U.S. Sometimes, it's minor. Other times, it can cause significant pain and even impact vital organs. It can ...

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, or BSSNY, is using the occasion to highlight the condition and bring attention to ultramodern nonsurgical and ...

Scoliosis, a spinal condition affecting an estimated 7 million people in the U.S., can lead to significant health issues if untreated, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Dr. Nicholas ...

Scoliosis, the sideways curvature of the spine, affects millions of adolescents in the United States each year. The majority of them will not require any treatment, and only a small percentage will ...

When viewed from the side of the body, the spine has two natural curves. The top curve (in the chest area) bends back, while the bottom curve (at the waist) bends forward. When viewed from the back, ...

UNDATED If you think you're the only one with an aching back, take note. Experts say three out of every 100 people have some form of scoliosis or curvature of the spine. No one knows the cause, but ...