juvenile scoliosis Archives

Jan

2018

Are You Born with Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis can potentially occur at any stage of a person’s life. Some people grow up with curved spines, while others develop scoliosis in their old age. Every scoliosis sufferer’s story is different. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that there’s no single, straightforward answer to the question we’re discussing today: are … Read more

Dec

2017

Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis

Erika

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal abnormality, referring to an excessive sideways curvature of the spine that occurs for no known reason. Idiopathic scoliosis is usually diagnosed during adolescence, but it can also be found in younger children; when diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10, it is known as juvenile idiopathic scoliosis. … Read more

Apr

2017

Juvenile Scoliosis: What You Need to Know

Erika

If your child is suffering from back pain, stiffness or discomfort, it may be a good idea to check them juvenile scoliosis. Juvenile scoliosis is usually diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10. In patients aged 4-5, the condition is equally common amongst boys and girls; however, from the age of 6 upwards, the … Read more