Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a lateral (side to side) curvature of the spine. There are three types:

• Congenital scoliosis which is present at birth
• Neuro-muscular scoliosis which is caused by muscular disorders and diseases in the body that lead to poor muscle control
• Idiopathic scoliosis, which is the most common type, is a lateral curvature of unknown cause

Some common symptoms of scoliosis are:

• Lower back pain or Mid back pain
• Shoulders appear uneven or hips appear uneven
• An observed abnormal curve of the spine

An exam is typically performed to determine if there is a scoliosis including:

• X-rays which determines severity and type
• A test where you bend forward
• Possibly an MRI