Idiopathic Scoliosis

idiopathic-”relating to or denoting any disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown”

idiopathic scoliosis-According to the National Institute of Health, most cases of adolescent scoliosis are idiopathic in origin – 80-85% – and there can be a genetic relationship, though not always the case. When scoliosis is not attributed to a functional problem, there is no concrete evidence that its development correlates to a nutritional deficiency, poor posture or carrying a heavy backpack. What is known, is scoliosis is present in male and female adolescents with mild curves at a similar rate, but females are more likely to experience progression of the spinal curves associated with idiopathic scoliosis at a rate of 5- 8 times greater than males.