10/23/2026
Scoliosis is not one condition. It is several, each with a different cause, a different age of onset, and a different approach to care.
The four main types are:
1️⃣ Idiopathic, which accounts for around 80 percent of cases and has no single known cause
2️⃣ Degenerative, which develops later in life as wear on the spine’s discs and joints leads to a curve that was not previously there
3️⃣ Neuromuscular, which follows a nerve or muscle condition such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy and tends to be more progressive
4️⃣ Congenital, which is present from birth due to incomplete vertebrae formation
Understanding which type a person has is the starting point for everything that comes next. To book an assessment with our team, please call our clinic or visit our website.