Scoliosis Screening in Schools: What Parents Need to Know
Every year, thousands of children are flagged during a routine school health check for something most parents have never had to think about: a curve in the spine. Dr. Naveen Tahasildar, a leading scoliosis and spine surgeon in Bangalore, explains that school scoliosis...
How Is Congenital Scoliosis Different From Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Not every spinal curve starts the same way. Congenital scoliosis traces back to how the spine formed before birth, while idiopathic scoliosis shows up later, usually during childhood or the teens, in a spine that developed normally. The type matters because it shapes...
How Do You Know If Your Scoliosis Brace Isn’t Working?
Scoliosis bracing is meant to hold a curve steady while a child grows, not just fit comfortably under clothing. The clearest sign it isn’t working shows up on follow-up X-rays, when the curve keeps advancing despite consistent, correct wear, well before any...
Scoliosis vs Kyphosis vs Lordosis
The spine has a natural curve built into it, gentle bends at the neck, upper back, and lower back that help absorb shock and keep the body balanced. But when these curves become exaggerated, or shift in a direction they shouldn’t, they’re given three...