Scoliosis is a progressive, lateral curvature of the spine. When viewed from the side, the spine should have curves. But when viewed from the front, the spine should be straight. 

What we look for:

• Elevated shoulder on one side
• Unequal muscle bulk around the spine
• Dropped pelvis on one side
• Rib hump
• Uneven chest shape
• Leg length inequality

Many forms of scoliosis are idiopathic in origin, meaning that there is no specific cause that can be attributed to its development. Other causes include:

• Congenital – genetic predisposition
• Pathological – due to an underlying disease process eg various muscular dystrophies.
• Functional – due to an underlying injury causing abnormal joint and muscular function