Other Names:
Curvature of the Spine

Symptoms:
The spine is curved slightly to one side.


Cause:
Scoliosis occurs 80% of the time in girls, and primarily in preteen and teen years, during rapid growth spurts.

Diagnosis is made by having the person bend over away from you. Look for lateral deviation (a leaning to the left or right).

The primary cause is that one set of the spinal muscles (right side or left side) is stronger than the other. This causes an "S" curve in the spine.

These changes are the result of degeneration of muscles on one side; and, in some instances, they may be the early stage of muscular dystrophy.

Treatment:
• In the early stages, scoliosis can be eliminated. But the person must be faithful in taking mineral and vitamin supplements. Failure to do so can result in serious damage, back braces, and surgery.

• Avoid food allergies, eat a nourishing diet; drop all junk foods, caffeine, alcohol, soft drinks, etc.

• Each day take vitamin E (800-1,200 IU), selenium (500-1,000 mcg), calcium (2,000 mg), and magnesium