Internist Questions Scoliosis

Can kids have scoliosis?

My 14-year old son has a poor posture and I'm a bit scared. Can kids have scoliosis?

3 Answers

Yes. Scoliosis - a sideways deformity of the spine - is most commonly diagnosed in children.
Yes kids can have scoliosis, but the great thing about kids is they are still growing and react quickly to changes in their body. Scoliosis is when there is curvatures in the spine that are in places that they shouldn't be. So poor posture doesnt necessarily mean there is a scoliosis present. However, its better to catch things earlier rather than letting them progress. Chiropractic care has good improvements with postural changes.
Yes, kids can have scoliosis, but kids' bodies tend to have a quick response to changes. It is better to catch the scoliosis early to prevent it from progressively worsening. Chiropractic has great results for structural changes in the spine.