Scoliosis can cause upper or lower back pain in some people, although the pain is typically mild. In many cases, the pain may be due to an underlying issue, such as degenerative disk disease.

Scoliosis is the medical term for a sideways curvature of the spine. Spinal fusion surgery (SFS) for scoliosis fuses two or more vertebrae together to help straighten the spine and prevent the ...

Plainfield senior libero Taylor Donovan did not know if she could play volleyball again after spinal fusion surgery.

Maddy Welz always loved to dance. Even before she learned how to tie her own shoes, she was performing pliés and practicing tap steps. But her life changed when she was diagnosed with scoliosis at the ...

People who require a corrective rod to straighten their spine for severe scoliosis may not be able to get an epidural when they give birth Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, ...

When you’re parenting a young child or adolescent, some amount of growing pains in their ever-changing body is, of course, normal. But it’s important not to write off all your child’s aches and pains ...

Eli Yeung is among the contributors to a new documentary that explores early signs, bracing, sport, recovery and body image.

Share on Pinterest The FDA has granted clearance for a new scoliosis screening app that could lead to earlier diagnosis and improved treatments. zoranm/Getty Images The FDA has granted clearance for a ...

The duo at Ochsner Children's work with patients with varying degrees of scoliosis, a curving of the spine. Here's the story.

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine, often resembling a ‘C’ or an ‘S,’ which can impact the alignment of your hips, legs and neck. An ill-fitting mattress can ...