June 27 - International Scoliosis Day

June is Scoliosis Month and today is International Scoliosis Day.

Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature to the spine, creating an S or C shape. It affects about 2-3% of people.

There are various causes and it can be congenital or it may appear in older children. There are various conditions that it has been associated with.

Scoliosis can lead to pain, and depending on the severity it can also cause problems such as decreased lung capacity. It can be treated through methods such as physical therapy, bracing, and surgery.

For more information check out:

https://www.sauk.org.uk/about-scoliosis/what-is-scoliosis.html

https://www.srs.org/patient_and_family/scoliosis/