Symptoms of scoliosis

Scoliosis can remain undetected until children reach the rapid growth phase in adolescence.

Conversely, it can be difficult to identify in adults, because it’s easy to misinterpret as back pain. This is especially true if you have a milder form of the condition.

Small clues can point toward an abnormal curve in your spine, such as ill-fitting clothes. You may even notice abnormal posture, such as uneven hips, or a shoulder blade that is higher than the other.

Other signs of scoliosis include:

• a head that isn’t centered on the body
• hips that sit at an angle
• a spine that is visibly not straight

What causes scoliosis?

In many cases doctors don’t know the exact reason for a curved spine.

Scoliosis shows up most often during growth spurts, usually when kids are between 10 and 15 years old. About the same number of boys and girls are diagnosed with minor idiopathic scoliosis. But curves in girls are 10 times more likely to get worse and may need to be treated.

Scoliosis diagnosed during the teen years can continue into adulthood. The greater the angle of the spine curve, the more likely it is to increase over time. If you had scoliosis in the past, have your doctor check your back regularly.

Degenerative scoliosis affects adults. It usually develops in the lower back as the disks and joints of the spine begin to wear out as you age.

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