Scoliosis can curve right (dextroscoliosis) or left (levoscoliosis). Left-bending curves are less common and can indicate an underlying pathology.

Early signs of scoliosis in children include uneven shoulders and hips, and changes to balance and gait. Early detection can help prevent progression.

Recognizing mild scoliosis early can lead to more effective treatment. Watch for uneven shoulders or hips in children and back pain in adults.

Scoliosis curves and rotates the spine, disrupting posture. Spotting early signs and confirming them with an X-ray can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Scoliosis affects all ages and includes idiopathic, neuromuscular, and degenerative types. Effective treatment is individualized and targets the cause.

A lumbar levoscoliosis diagnosis means the lower spine has developed an abnormal sideways curve with rotation that can worsen and affect posture, movement, and pain.

Degenerative de novo scoliosis develops later in life due to spinal degeneration, often linked to disc disease. Most cases are progressive and painful.

Family history is a key scoliosis risk factor, but no single gene has been identified. Early diagnosis and proactive treatment are what matter most.

Scoliosis can be disabling when severe, progressive, or untreated, affecting mobility and overall health. Early treatment can improve outcomes.