At age 12, I was diagnosed with scoliosis — meaning my spine had started to curve to one side. It helps to wear the right clothes and use a comfortable workspace that promotes natural movement.

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 is a daunting prospect for any child. Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, explains the complexities of scoliosis, from initial detection by a pediatrician through available treatment ...

In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, Healio revisits the latest news and research on interventions and comprehensive care for individuals living with scoliosis. Transition to brace after casting for ...

At the end of my son’s annual checkup last year, the pediatrician called me back into the exam room, where my 15-year-old had his shirt off and his back to me. He’d asked my son to bend toward the ...

For every teenager, having friends who understand you can mean the world. That holds even more true for someone like Addie Jenkins, living with scoliosis — the sideways curvature of the spine. Addie ...

Growing up on a farm in Alabama, Dr. T. Foster Bryant witnessed firsthand the debilitating effect back problems like scoliosis can have on quality of life. As a child, he watched his grandparents work ...

If your child's shoulders look uneven, it might be more than posture—it could be scoliosis. Experts say early diagnosis and ...