Can mild acquired scoliosis be treated?

If needed: If needed but usually just a reason to make sure you exercise and do not have low vitamin d or low bone density and to stop smoking if you are a smoker as long as the mild acquired scoliosis is due to just age related changes.

It depends: In general, curves less than 45 degrees in the thoracic spine are not thought to cause problems. Curves in the lumbar spine can cause premature degenerative changes potentially leading to back and leg pain. Curves over 45 degrees can relentlessly progress and in severe cases can cause multiple potential problems including even cardiac and respiratory failure. Thank you for your question.