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
