Scoliosis

Does your child complain of growing pains?

There are many reasons for "growing pains", but one of the main causes is scoliosis. Scoliosis refers to curvature of the spine and is often overlooked.

Many diseases, injuries or traumas can encourage a curved spine to develop. A child’s posture problems include walking badly and slouching or knock-kneed and pigeon-toed, may be the result of scoliosis.

Untreated scoliosis can often give rise to problems in later life, such as pain and deformity. However, early detection and treatment can prevent long term effects.