All About Back & Neck Pain: Scoliosis

Scoliosis


	It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree; this is what gives the spine its "S"-like shape. However, when a person's spine twists and develops an "S" -shaped side-to-side/lateral curve, it is a condition known as scoliosis.

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Q.	I had scoliosis as a teenager and was told that it would stop after I stopped growing. I'm 32 now, and it seems to be getting worse. Could this be something else happening, or is the scoliosis getting worse? Will I need surgery?

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Scoliosis

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Adult Scoliosis

Degenerative Adult Scoliosis

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Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Scoliosis

Scheuermann's Kyphosis

Scoliosis

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Scoliosis Research Society
Refer to the section on patient information. Along with the meeting and membership information for society participants, there is an extensive glossary of spine terms. View the "Library" section for information on clinical assessment, imaging, and the causes and treatment of congenital and neuromuscular scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and kyphosis.

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