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Scoliosis is a progressive condition—by its very nature, it tends to worsen over time. Progression means that the Cobb angle, or the curvature of the spine, becomes larger, symptoms grow more severe, and the condition becomes more visible physically. Scoliosis can vary in severity from mild to moderate, severe, and even very severe, depending on the degree of curvature.

While the exact causes of scoliosis often remain unknown, growth is a known trigger for progression. This is why a patient's age is such an important factor. Younger patients, who are still growing, can face rapid worsening. The most common type of scoliosis is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, typically diagnosed between ages 10 and 18, during periods of rapid growth associated with puberty. The term ""idiopathic"" means we don’t know the specific reason why the curvature develops.

Unfortunately, scoliosis can often go undetected during adolescence. In cases where the curve stays below 25–30 degrees, it may not be visibly noticeable. Most children don’t experience pain, so there’s often no warning sign that prompts evaluation. As a result, many people reach adulthood without knowing they have scoliosis.

In the past, adult scoliosis was thought to be non-progressive. Many were told not to worry if the curve didn’t worsen during growth. However, we've since learned that scoliosis frequently continues to progress slowly into adulthood. This is especially true for individuals who were never diagnosed during childhood. Now, with an aging population, scoliosis diagnoses are on the rise. While only 3–5% of children may have scoliosis, over 30% of adults over 60 are found to have it.

One of the biggest misconceptions is telling an adolescent that their scoliosis will stop progressing once they stop growing. This is far from true. Progression in adulthood can be caused by spinal degeneration, which happens in two ways: either because scoliosis causes abnormal wear on the spine, or because unrelated degeneration (e.g., from injury or aging) destabilizes the spine and causes new curvature—known as degenerative scoliosis.

Degeneration affects the spinal discs, which act as shock absorbers and maintain spinal alignment. When these discs become dehydrated and change shape, they cause misalignment in surrounding vertebrae. Over time, gravity and spinal compression make the curve worse, and in adults, scoliosis becomes a compressive and painful condition. This often takes decades to develop, with pain typically appearing in patients between ages 40 and 50.

This is why scoliosis isn’t a static condition at any age. In adolescence, progression is rapid. In adulthood, it’s slow but relentless—and it tends to accelerate as the curve worsens and the patient ages. While scoliosis is not curable, it is treatable. Early detection and conservative treatment are the best ways to manage its progression. Smaller curves and younger patients tend to respond more successfully to care. At the Scoliosis Reduction Center®, we focus on conservative, proactive treatment immediately after diagnosis, which allows us to intervene when the curve is at its most manageable stage.

00:00 Scoliosis As A Progressive Condition
00:45 Most Common Type Of Diagnosed Scoliosis
01:13 Why Many Cases Go Undiagnosed
02:15 Age-Related Increase In Scoliosis
03:05 Why Scoliosis Progresses Over Time
03:55 Degenerative Scoliosis
05:12 Scoliosis Is Not A Static Condition
05:40 Early Detection And Management
06:02 Conservative Treatment

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