{"id":43,"date":"2020-09-25T09:01:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scolicare.wpengine.com\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-05-04T19:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:42:54","slug":"patients-how-to-detect-scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/patients-how-to-detect-scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Detecting Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How to Detect Scoliosis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Regular checks for the signs of scoliosis is important for both children and adults. Any changes should always be investigated further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Scoliosis can appear at any age. Although it is often associated with teenagers, it can develop in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Regular checking for the signs of scoliosis is important for everyone – especially growing children and teens during periods of rapid growth, and adults as age-related changes in the spine become more common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of warning signs that may indicate scoliosis. These can vary between children and adults. Use the cues below to guide you in recognising possible early warning signs, or use our web-based screening tool, ScoliScreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice one or more of these signs, it\u2019s important to consult a trained Scoliosis Clinician for a full assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Begin with a standing assessment by having the child stand in a relaxed, neutral posture with feet slightly apart and arms hanging naturally by their sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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