Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal, side to side curvature of the spine that occurs during the growth spurt just before puberty.  It is the most commonly diagnosed spinal abnormality.

Scoliosis is a pain condition that causes the abnormal curvature of the spine to the right or left. The spine has a natural curve, but should have the appearance of a fairly straight line when it is viewed from the front through an X-ray or other imaging technique. In scoliosis patients, the spine is moderately or severely curved and twisted into the shape of an “S” or a “C”.