How do you know if you have scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It can be seen on physical examination or more precisely on x-ray (to the right or to the left of midline). if you are concerned or there is problem with your posture, you should be examined by an orthopedic doctor.

Ask your doctor. An abnormal curvature of the spine can usually be diagnosed by physical examination. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Scoliosis: Scoliosis can usually be identified on physical examination. If examination is not confirmatory, a scoliosis x-ray will diagnosis the situation. Contact your primary care physician.

Xrays: In many cases, the findings on a patient with even a large scoliosis curve can be subtle. This is in part why schools will screen for scoliosis. The most common findings are an asymmetry in the hips and pelvis, an elevation of one shoulder, and a rib hump, otherwise known as an asymmetric trunk rotation. An xray is the definitive test. Thank you for your question.