Deformities and lateral curvatures in the waist and chest regions of the spine are the answer to the question of what is scoliosis. The curvature of the spine, an orthopedic disorder, can occur alone or in combination with kyphosis or humpback. Although the causes of scoliosis are not fully known, it may occur due to disorders such as cerebral palsy. However, congenital or acquired scoliosis can also be caused by vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, infections, and hereditary factors.

Symptoms of scoliosis disease

Symptoms of scoliosis, which are not very obvious in the early period, may cause different health problems in the future. Because back pain is the most common symptom, patients often seek scoliosis pain. Symptoms of scoliosis that vary from case to case, depending on the severity and type of scoliosis, include:

• Bending the spine to the right or left side,
• Visible curvature of the spine,
• Asymmetry in the shoulders and hips,
• Difficulty standing upright,
• Shortness of breath,
• Problems in walking,
• Back, waist, and shoulder pain,
• The clothes do not fit the body properly.