Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. In scoliosis, the vertebrae curve to one side and rotate or twist. This can make it appear as if you are leaning to one side. The curve of ...

Degenerative scoliosis is an abnormal spinal curve caused by the deterioration of spinal disks and connective tissue. Medications, physical therapy, and surgery can help relieve symptoms. You’re not ...

correctionA photo caption with a previous version of this article incorrectly said that the photo showed a spine with scoliosis. The photo has been replaced with a photo that shows a spine with ...

Bad posture cannot cause scoliosis. However, practicing and maintaining optimal posture can help reduce pain and slow the condition’s progression. Scoliosis refers to when a person has a sideways C- ...

Scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis are all types of excessive curves in the spine. They can affect posture and cause pain, discomfort, and health complications. Treatment may help reduce spine ...

Advances in scoliosis treatment and monitoring have added options for patients and drawn children, adolescents, and their families more directly into care. One innovation harnessing artificial ...

Cael was a typical 15-year-old — until the discovery of an already advanced abnormal curvature of his spine. “I felt like the Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Cael told CBC News, recalling the emotionally ...

Pediatric scoliosis is an atypical curvature of the spine in an individual under 18 years old. Most children with pediatric scoliosis are diagnosed between 10 and 16 years old and will not need ...