During the early school years, most children are given a scoliosis exam. The doctor or nurse conducting the exam is checking to make sure the spine is within normal range. Scoliosis is an excessive twisting or bending of the spine.
The cause of scoliosis is pretty much a mystery. A small portion of about 10% can be connected to tumors, disc problems, infections, and birth deformity.
Scoliosis is not a terminal condition. Most people live normal lives, and some don’t even know they have scoliosis. In a few cases when the spine is twisted or bent 30°-40° there is a possibility of acquiring complications to the heart and lungs. This is brought on by an interference between the spinal cord and the targeted organ.
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