I still remember grimacing at my back X-ray at age 13. My spine looked like a road curving around an invisible mountain. How could this be my body? The doctor called my condition “scoliosis.” ...

When the cause of scoliosis is known, it is likely congenital, neuromuscular or degenerative. Congenital scoliosis is seen in babies and occurs when the spine does not form properly in the womb.

“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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

A few simple moves can help to straighten things out. Try these exercises to better your posture! BRIDGE: To fix poor posture, you need to stretch and strengthen muscles in the back, chest and ...

Exercises to Help Scoliosis Using these exercises, you can increase your core strength, improve your posture, and strengthen the muscles in your lower back. This will help slightly correct your ...

When your forward posture is 15 degrees out of alignment, the force on your spine increases to 27 pounds. At 45 degrees forward, it increases to 49 pounds, and at 60 degrees forward, it increases ...

An inadequate posture cannot cause scoliosis. Researchers are unsure of the exact cause of the condition, but it likely relates to certain factors such as genetics, hormones, and spinal injury.

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- In recognition of Scoliosis Awareness Month, a Wake County teenager is turning her experience with the spinal condition into a mission to educate others. 17-year-old Lauren ...

Scoliosis causes the spine to curve sideways, causing pain, weakness, and changes in how a person walks. Scoliosis exercises and stretches can help with scoliosis treatment and self-care. They may ...