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It is thought that Hippocrates, the Greek physician first diagnosed Scoliosis. The word "scoliosis" means crooked in Greek

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What scientist discovered scoliosis?

The ancient Greek, Hippocrates


Where was scoliosis first reported case?

Hippocrates, the Greek physician born in 460 BC


What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?

That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.


What is a prevention of scoliosis?

scoliosis can not be prevented


Is scoliosis profound?

Scoliosis can be very obvious, or not. I depends on the angle of the spine. Some mild cases don't affect the person very much at all. I am braced for scoliosis, but when mine was first discovered, it was during a sports physical and I didn't even know I had it. Some people, however, have a very large curve and it is noticeable. It effects the way they look, stand, and walk.


Where does scoliosis mainly affect?

Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature


What effects does scoliosis have on your daily routine?

effects of scoliosis


What is the disorder of Scoliosis?

scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine


Can scoliosis mean the spine has a twist?

yes that is what scoliosis is


Does Katherine cimorelli have scoliosis?

Does Lauren cimorelli have scoliosis


What are alternative treatments for scoliosis?

As I have heard, there is no particular alternative treatment for scoliosis. Treatments like biofeedback cannot prevent scoliosis. Exercise has not been confirmed to affect change on scoliosis.


What is the scientific name of scoliosis?

The word "scoliosis" comes from the Greek language meaning "curvature"