Scoliosis Reduction Center Blog Posts

Here is a resource to define what is mild scoliosis and the symptoms associated with it. Learn about symptoms and treatments available for mild scoliosis.

When it comes to mild scoliosis, the conventional wisdom tells patients and their families to watch and wait. Of course, watching and waiting typically leads to the condition progressing from mild to moderate and, eventually, to severe. I believe that patients have the best chance of treating scoliosis when it is in the earliest, mildest stages. Unfortunately, traditional treatment approaches are not so proactive. Furthermore, the signs of mild scoliosis can be quite subtle and difficult to discern.

It is possible to reduce curvatures and improve function without going under the knife. But you should understand that side effects are involved regardless of the approach you take to treatment. Before you make any treatment decisions, I want to share some facts about scoliosis side effects, whether you are considering the traditional, surgical approach or not.

For people who have scoliosis, dealing with pain is particularly tricky. There are no quick fixes. And expensive, invasive surgeries are never guaranteed to diminish pain levels. Scoliosis pain affects lives negatively and keeps people from participating in the activities they love and enjoy. But for the average person dealing with the condition, there is no obvious solution when it comes to finding relief.

Scoliosis symptoms can be obvious and not-so obvious, which is why so many people live with the condition but go undiagnosed for such a long time. The fact is that people don’t always know what to look for. If you are concerned that you or someone you care about may have scoliosis, here are seven scoliosis symptoms you should be aware of.