 [ Symptoms ] how do i prevent and cure scoliosis [ Disease ] 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 is frequently a result of trauma accident osteoporosis thinning of the bones of the spine or osteoarthritis generally speaking it is not possible to prevent scoliosis to prevent it you would need to know what is causing it and usually we do not 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 is 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