{"id":31598,"date":"2020-09-25T08:56:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T08:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scolicare.wpengine.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:51:20","slug":"what-is-scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/what-is-scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"backgroundgradient\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-182e7729 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-c8e831a7\">What is Scoliosis?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0b6c58cb P1-Regular\">Scoliosis is a condition that affects the spine. It can affect people of all ages, from children and teens to adults.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"c_bread_crum\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-7f1c7953 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/\"><svg style=\"margin-bottom: -3px; padding-right: 5px;\" width=\"18\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M7.54916 1.45316C8.38719 0.746164 9.61281 0.746163 10.4508 1.45316L17.2008 7.1477C17.7076 7.57521 18 8.20446 18 8.86745V18.6704C18 19.6369 17.2165 20.4204 16.25 20.4204H13.25C12.2835 20.4204 11.5 19.6369 11.5 18.6704V13.6704C11.5 13.2562 11.1642 12.9204 10.75 12.9204H7.25C6.83579 12.9204 6.5 13.2562 6.5 13.6704V18.6704C6.5 19.6369 5.7165 20.4204 4.75 20.4204H1.75C0.783502 20.4204 0 19.6369 0 18.6704V8.86745C0 8.20446 0.292405 7.57521 0.799155 7.1477L7.54916 1.45316Z\" fill=\"#00B3D7\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-8f34b589\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-9a8fffbd\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8ee1b62e\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-4865bfd1 we_are_scoliCare\">Understanding Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>Scoliosis is a progressive, lateral curvature of the spine. When viewed from the side, the spine should have curves. However when viewed from the back, the spine should be straight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically someone is diagnosed as having scoliosis if the curve is measured on an X-ray at 10 degrees or more combined with rotation of the vertebrae\/spine. This measurement is known as the cobb angle of the scoliosis curve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoliosis can affect people of all ages, from&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-infantile-scoliosis\/\">infants<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-juvenile-scoliosis\/\">children<\/a>, to&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-adolescent-scoliosis\/\">adolescents<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-adult-scoliosis\/\">adults<\/a>.&nbsp;It\u2019s commonly detected during periods of rapid spinal growth in a child\u2019s life. This is usually between the age of 10 and 16 years of age.&nbsp; However, infants and children can also be affected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-5e332626\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f33392c4\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-2607206d some_practical homesteps sameimage\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e861dd82 c_some_col\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"733\" class=\"gb-media-3c2a3a69\" alt=\"Scoliosis\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-What-is-Scoliosis-Image-1.jpg\" title=\"Patients-What-is-Scoliosis-Image-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/02\/Patients-What-is-Scoliosis-Image-1.jpg 569w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/02\/Patients-What-is-Scoliosis-Image-1-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text gb-text-bf892117\">Adult Scoliosis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-81c20998\">There are also increasing numbers of adults with scoliosis. This can be scoliosis which was not detected when they were younger or degenerative scoliosis (De Novo Scoliosis) which has developed as they have aged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-d98c220f c_some_col\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-718da2e1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/what-causes-ais-1536x1024-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-scaled.jpg\" title=\"what-causes-ais-1536x1024-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text gb-text-225dada4\">What Causes Scoliosis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-94db8a43\">The causes of scoliosis can vary. Sometimes, it happens without a clear reason, and that is called idiopathic scoliosis. Sometimes scoliosis can be linked to family history meaning if someone in your family had it, you might be more likely to get it too. As people age, they can also be affected by degenerative types of scoliosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c3a8532a c_some_col\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-f0b7e4e7\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AR41748-scaled.jpg\" title=\"ScoliCare - Wahroonga Clinic\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text gb-text-4e97d662\">Less Common Causes of Scoliosis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-a71a9e34\">In rare cases, certain health conditions or problems with the spine\u2019s development can also cause scoliosis, for example, neuromuscular conditions like cerebral palsy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-6893164f\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-efc08a13\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e4b03d3a\">\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-02a4a4b4\">There are a number of \u2018warning signs\u2019 which can help indicate&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/patients-how-to-detect-scoliosis\/\">the signs of scoliosis<\/a>&nbsp;in both young people and older adults.&nbsp;Some symptoms of scoliosis include poor posture, shoulder asymmetry, muscle weakness, and pain. In advanced cases, scoliosis can lead to heart and lung problems.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-5ca39353\">If scoliosis is detected and treated early, patients can avoid these symptoms in many cases. Additionally, conservative treatment approaches such as&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/\">custom scoliosis bracing<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/patients-scoliosis-specific-exercise\/\">scoliosis specific exercise rehabilitation<\/a>&nbsp;are available in many cases, as evidence-based treatment options for a wide variety of patients. If left untreated, scoliosis sometimes requires surgery.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-7cb29aa0\">In all cases, early detection of scoliosis is important, and any changes or visual indications should always be assessed. If you\u2019ve noticed a change,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/patients-contact\/\">contact us&nbsp;<\/a>to arrange an assessment.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-497c4cc1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button c_bg_btn_all is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-3-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/louisville-kentucky\/patients-contact\/\">Make an Appointment<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39470\" style=\"width: 44px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/louisville-kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/arrow-up-outline.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-45435334\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-a6dd3e63\" alt=\"Understanding Scoliosis\" 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