CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS
About scoliosis
Understand curvature in the spine and explore treatment options.
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that often develops during growth in adolescence. While it is more common in teens and kids, scoliosis can also appear in adults due to spinal degeneration or other causes. Depending on its severity, scoliosis can affect appearance, movement, breathing, and comfort.
You’re not alone with scoliosis
While mild cases may need only observation, others benefit from non-surgical treatments such as bracing or spinal alignment correction surgery that helps restore balance and stability. If the curvature is severe or getting worse, surgery may be recommended.
In Europe,
~1 in every 150
adolescents screened is diagnosed with scoliosis.1
Are you an adult with spinal deformity?
Scoliosis in adults may form due to aging, injury, or untreated childhood scoliosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine, while kyphosis causes a forward rounding, and lordosis creates an exaggerated inward curve. Each affects posture and spinal alignment differently.
Meet Josephine
Hi, I'm Josephine! I help kids and teens who have scoliosis. When I found out I had scoliosis and needed an operation, I had a lot of questions. Now I tell kids what surgery is like and answer questions so they can feel less afraid.
I am now five months post-op and I am so happy that I had the surgery. I am back to work and almost completely pain-free.”— Rachael, scoliosis surgery patient
Have questions about scoliosis?
See common questions — and answers — people often ask about spinal curvature, treatment options, and surgery.