* Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine.
* Larger curves can cause postural imbalance and lead to muscle fatigue and pain.
* Severe scoliosis can interfere with breathing and lead to arthritis of the spine.
* About 10% of all adolescents have some degree of scoliosis
* Scoliosis is found in both boys and girls, but a girl's spinal curve is much more likely to progress than a boy's. *Girls require scoliosis treatment about five times as often.
