Scoliosis is entirely different from than poor posture. Girls (most teen-agers with scoliosis are girls) have an as yet poorly defined abnormality of the vertebral bodies (bones) of the spine.

“The use of braces in these patients, whose spine is still growing, can work to correct and prevent worsening of their scoliosis. Once a person’s bones stop growing (typically between ages 14 ...

Scoliosis is a skeletal condition where the spine curves to one side, often in an S or C-shape. It can cause physical changes in posture or pain. To treat scoliosis, a doctor may recommend ...

I wasn't blessed with good posture. My mom, a Pilates teacher, likes to remind me that I have a curved spine, or mild scoliosis, with a head that protrudes forward and rounded shoulders ...

The spine, or backbone, is made up of small bones (vertebrae) stacked -- along with discs -- one on top of another. A healthy spine, when viewed from the side, has gentle curves to it.

The Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis, called the SEAS method, improves stability and function, eases pain, and can even correct the spinal curvature in some patients, said Gina Plata, a ...

Miss Maude, now 20, runs the Scoliosis SOS Centre, based in Woodbridge, Suffolk, which offers a four-week programme of spinal flexibility, posture and breathing exercises.

Routine screenings for scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, help ensure the condition doesn’t take a toll on children’s health and self-esteem, according to an orthopedic specialist. One out ...