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 Scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that becomes apparent during adolescence. Unknown for some reason, but this occurs in women more than.

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2  Scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that becomes apparent during adolescence. Unknown for some reason, but this occurs in women more than in men.

3  Some people are just more likely to get curving of the spine as they grow and get worse through a growth spurt.  Congenital scoliosis is when a baby’s ribs or spine bones do not form properly.  Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by a nervous system problem that affects your muscles.

4  The spines curves more to one side of the body than the other.  One shoulder might be higher than the other, due to even hips or shoulders.  After sitting or standing for awhile, in your spine will be tired feelings.  Low-back pain or backaches.

5  The body cannot fix itself due to the reason of your body growing. Although there are ways of treating scoliosis such as surgery depending on how bad your spine is.

6  There are no medicines to help stop or help scoliosis.

7  Scoliosis can be cured surgically or by a back support, depending on how bad the condition is.


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