My daughter’s pediatrician told me that my daughter has scoliosis and may eventually need surgery to correct it. I’m sure the doctor explained it to me, but I was shell-shocked and I don’t think I heard everything. What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Everyone’s spine curves a little, but the spines of people with scoliosis curve more dramatically and may resemble the letter “C” or “S.” The condition is more common in girls. The curving usually worsens during a growth…