Is 10 degree scoliosis bad and will it get worse?

The definition of scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. The medical diagnosis of scoliosis that most doctors are referring to is idiopathic, non-functional scoliosis. read more

10 degrees is considered mild and only subject to observation. It may get worse depending on several factors (age of onset for example). Most scoliosis do not need any further treatment and/or resorb by themselves. Please note that I am not a doctor. I work on scoliosis on the engineering side. read more

Every case of scoliosis is unique, and has a different risk of getting worse; furthermore, it is often very difficult to predict exactly which cases of scoliosis will get worse, and which will not. read more

Scoliosis shows up most often during growth spurts, usually when kids are between 10 and 15 years old. About the same number of boys and girls are diagnosed with minor idiopathic scoliosis. But curves in girls are 10 times more likely to get worse and may need to be treated. read more