If you think you have scoliosis, you need to go to your GP who will refer you to a specialist, they may perfom what is called the "Adam´s Bend Test", x-rays would also be required to allow the surgeon to work out the severity of the curve, they will use the risser sign for this
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
how would you assess the physical activities you are into
There are many places where one could find information on surgeries for scoliosis. The best places where one could find information about scoliosis surgeries would be places like WebMD.
scoliosis can not be prevented
Massage would not correct a Scoliosis curve but it can be helpful with pain relief - to help release tension in the muscles surrounding the spine.
I suppose that I would assess it through observation.
Rickets, scoliosis.
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
In most cases, no, however, some people are left badly disabled by scoliosis so those people would be considered special needs
effects of scoliosis
scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
yes that is what scoliosis is