most helpful answer scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. in most people the spine naturally curves out a bit near the neck and inward at the lower back (the lumbar region). in people with scoliosis the spine makes an abnormal "s" curve from side-to-side. scoliosis is usually identified in children. when adults get scoliosis it's frequently a result of trauma (accident) osteoporosis (thinning of the bones of the spine) or osteoarthritis. generally speaking it's not possible to prevent scoliosis. to prevent it you would need to know what is causing it. and usually we don't know the cause of scoliosis in a given individual (except as noted above). also there is no "cure" for scoliosis. when scoliosis is symptomatic (meaning it causes pain or problems breathing) it's often treated with a brace or occasionally surgery. if you think you or your child has scoliosis you should be examined by a health care professional. many people misunderstand what scoliosis is exactly and think poor posture or slouching indicate scoliosis when this may not be the case. hope this helps!
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