Scoliosis: an osteopathic approach

April 24th, 2015
Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine when viewed from the back. According to the Scoliosis Research Society, scoliosis is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 10 degrees or greater. The curve can be “C” or “S” shaped and be present in one or two parts of the spine (e.g. lumbar, thoracic). Scoliosis develops most often during growth spurts of puberty. The most common typ ...