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 ...

The term scoliosis comes from the Greek word skolios, meaning curved or crooked, aptly describing the medical condition in which the spine curves sideways, often in an S or C shape. The condition ...

Q: My 14-year-old daughter has an S-curvature of her back, which the doctors call scoliosis. They say it's not bad enough to do anything about now and, in any case, it would be better to wait until ...

(WNDU) - Scoliosis is not just for kids. In fact, 7,000,000 people have been diagnosed with it. There are two types of adult scoliosis. One starts as a teen and progresses into adulthood; the other ...

The study covered in this summary was published on medRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Spinal curvature in patients with scoliosis appears to adversely affect diastolic ...

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine, often resembling a ‘C’ or an ‘S,’ which can impact the alignment of your hips, legs and neck. An ill-fitting mattress can ...

Scoliosis awareness month took place throughout June, but even though we're a few weeks past the awareness month, it's still a good time to learn more about this spinal condition. "Scoliosis can ...

There is no strong evidence that a chiropractor can cure scoliosis. While chiropractic may not correct the curve, limited studies suggest it could relieve pain, improve quality of life, and increase ...

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, ...

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 ...