05/26/2026
The anatomy of the human spine is designed to be straight when looking at it from the front or back. When the spine shifts from the center to either side by 10 degrees or more, it is called scoliosis. Scoliosis creates stress on the nervous system and its proper functioning. It also causes heart and lung problems, severe physical deformity, chronic back pain, and osteoarthritis.
Scoliosis can occur at any age, but it often onsets in children, during the growth spurt just before puberty. Sometimes scoliosis is congenital; it is an abnormality present in the spine at birth. Other times it is caused by musculoskeletal dysfunction. But about 80 percent of scoliosis cases are idiopathic, meaning they have no specifically known cause.
We will conduct a free and thorough examination of your child to screen for scoliosis. If necessary, we will use orthopedic and neurological tests, nerve and muscle scans, and digital x-rays to determine the diagnosis and prognosis of any signs of scoliosis we find.
Schedule today for your free scoliosis screening!
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