The severity of the illness is calculated according to the angle of the arch in the backbone. If the curve is less than 30 degrees, the ailment is difficult to diagnose except if there are complains from the patient, If not, it is taken as a severe case and it can easily be analysed most of the time.

There are various kinds of scoliosis with regard to the key cause of the disease. Though, the most common kind is idiopathic scoliosis, which means that there is no indetified reason to it! This type is found in 70-80 percent of cases. Idiopathic scoliosis is considered by normal spine at the birth but as the child grows the arch in the spine increases.

Several studies are being performed to try and uncover the reasons behind this type of scoliosis with little achievement until now.

Congenital scoliosis is another common kind, it means the spinal vertebra and ribs of a person are poorly built from the time of birth. Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by spoilt nerves…

Scoliosis can also be a cause of another illness like Polio and cerebral palsy or be a consequence of trauma and operation.

Usually, no cure is required if the curve of the backbone is not raising with age. But the patient should visit his doctor at regular intervals anyway to make sure nothing goes wrong.

There are also exercises that can be helpful for the patient and help lessen the ache. The most easy and popular type of workout is swimming as it strengthens the muscles of the backbone and increases its elasticity. Some patients have reported respite from back pain after practicing yoga for some time. But it is always wise to you consult your physician before you begin something new.