As a teenager I declined a painful operation to straighten my spinal curvature, and it was a decision I sometimes regretted. But through daily stretching and exercise, my relationship with my body was ...

Scoliosis can cause upper or lower back pain in some people, although the pain is typically mild. In many cases, the pain may be due to an underlying issue, such as degenerative disk disease.

Scoliosis is a spinal condition that occurs when there is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often, scoliosis cases are mild and do not need extensive treatment, but there are very severe cases that ...

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways instead of staying straight. It can develop in children, teenagers, or adults, and its severity can ...

Scoliosis causes the spine to curve sideways, causing pain, weakness, and changes in how a person walks. Scoliosis exercises and stretches can help with scoliosis treatment and self-care. They may ...

While the concept is simple enough to explain, doctors say it can be difficult for children to visualize before going through ...

A doctor measures a patient’s spine using a pedi-scoliometer, which shows the curvature of the spine in degrees, for scoliosis. — Handout Scoliosis is a condition where a patient’s spine exhibits an ...

Princess Eugenie suffered from scoliosis as a child and wants to help future kids with the condition Princess Eugenie stands tall at 5 feet, 5 inches, thanks to the life-changing efforts of doctors ...

Though we don’t yet fully know why, it’s common for those with scoliosis to also report frequent headaches and other migraine symptoms. Millions of people live with scoliosis, a disorder that causes a ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...