Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
Oct. 24 -- (HealthDay News) -- Scoliosis occurs when the spine begins to curve abnormally. It's more common in girls than boys and tends to strike in early adolescence.
The condition rarely causes pain or discomfort, but without treatment a child's appearance can be permanently disfigured, according to the Children's Medical Center of Akron.
Doctors often spot scoliosis during routine physical exams, but parents should also learn its warning signs: