I wrote about kyphosis and lordosis of the lower back, and I received many inquiries about scoliosis. Scoliosis is also an abnormal curvature of the spine. With scoliosis, the spine curves sideways.

Doctors who examined her reported that she is stable and conscious, with no immediate signs of distress. However, further ...

A surgical procedure that straightens individual vertebrae, not just the spine, shows promise for being more effective at straightening the spine of people suffering from scoliosis. Called ...

Once scoliosis curves reach a certain size, they can continue to worsen, leading to pain, breathing problems, and heart strain later in life. Pediatric surgeon Joel Turtle, MD, PhD, explains how ...

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 ...

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 ...

Read at the Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Orthopædic Association, Philadelphia, Pa., September 17, 1890.

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 ...