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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a lateral (side to side) curvature of the spine. There are three types:
1. Congenital scoliosis which is present at birth
2. Neuro-muscular scoliosis which is caused by muscular disorders and diseases in the body that lead to poor muscle control
3. Idiopathic scoliosis, which is the most common type, is a lateral curvature of unknown cause
Some common symptoms of scoliosis are:
Lower back pain or mid back pain
Shoulders appear uneven or hips appear uneven
An observed abnormal curve of the spine
An exam is typically performed to determine if there is a scoliosis including:
X-rays which determine severity and type
A test where you bend forward
Possibly an MRI