June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. Scoliosis causes a sideways curvature of the spine, taking in the shape of a C or S. It is most common among children, mainly girls.

Some of the symptoms or signs that someone is suffering from Scoliosis are:

• Uneven shoulders
• Uneven waist
• One hip higher than the other
• Back pain
• Rotating spine

Although the causes are unknown for most of the types of scoliosis, genetics can play a role because it tends to run in families. Another factor can be age since it starts appearing during the growth spurt. Other causes of scoliosis can be neuromuscular conditions, such as cerebral palsy, infections or injuries in the spine, or birth defects.

The treatment can include a brace, to stop the progression, therapy, and surgery to prevent the spinal curve from getting worse. If you or someone you know suffers from scoliosis and would like to get a second opinion to see what the best treatment option is, contact us and we will connect you with one of our American board-certified doctors.