Center for Excellence in Spine

Scoliosis Awareness Month: What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis Awareness Month: What is Scoliosis?

What is it?Scoliosis is not a disease. It is an abnormal curvature of the spine. In addition to the spine curving sideways, it also twists, making the ribs (which are attached to the spine) look uneven. This may cause a prominence or a “bump” on the back. Other signs...