Snuffle: For those of who are wondering what it is, it's this:
A sideways curvature of the spine.

Scoliosis occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.

Most cases are mild with few symptoms. Some children develop spine deformities that get more severe as they grow. Severe scoliosis can be painful and disabling.

Treatment depends on severity

Often, no treatment is necessary. Sometimes a brace or surgery is needed.

Can you fix scoliosis?

In many cases, treatment for scoliosisis aimed at relieving symptoms rather than fixing the curve in the spine. Adultscoliosis patients are initially treated aswe would treat a patient with a straight spine who has back pain. Treatment might include physical therapy to strengthen and stabilize the spine.

For people diagnosed with scoliosis as young adults, the curve may progress as they age. People with severe 50-degree curves can expect them to increase 1 to2 degrees every year, Szalay says. Minor curves may never worsen.

Sitting with a slouch or in any other bad posture does not lead to scoliosis. ... Curvature of the spine from bad postureis known as postural scoliosis and is reversible. Posture and scoliosis. Human skeletons are mainly supported by muscles and ligaments.