Scoliosis AWARENESS
Some adults have Scoliosis since they were teenagers and overtime, the curves can grow and get worse.
Another form of Scoliosis can start in adulthood. As you get older, wear and tear damages the bones and joints in your spine. The disks that sit between them start to break down. As this happens, the disks lose height and start to tilt. This causes your spine to curve.
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of spine. Scoliosis occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.
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Your spine is made up of small bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other, It also has a natural curve that helps you bend and move. When you have Scoliosis, your spine curves more than it should. It forms a "C" or "S" Shape. Usually the curve is mild and doesn't affect your appearance or health. Yet it can get worse over time. It can also cause back pain and other health problems. Scoliosis can affect children or adults. Some kids are born with it. Most of the time, the cause is unknown. Adults can get it later in life, too.