When a person has scoliosis, their backbone curves to the side.

The
angle of the curve may be small, large or somewhere in between.
But anything that measures more than 10 degrees is considered
scoliosis. Doctors may use the letters “C” and “S” to describe the
curve of the backbone.

Scoliosis without a known cause is what doctors call “idiopathic.”

Family history and genetics can also be risk factors for idiopathic
scoliosis. If you or one of your children has this condition, make
sure your other kids are screened regularly. Some kinds of
scoliosis do have clear causes. Doctors divide those curves into two
types -- structural and nonstructural. In nonstructural scoliosis, the
spine works normally, but looks curved. In structural scoliosis, the
curve of the spine is rigid and can’t be reversed.
Scoliosis shows up most often during growth spurts, usually when
kids are between 10 and 15 years old. About the same number of
boys and girls are diagnosed with minor idiopathic scoliosis. But
curves in girls are 10 times more likely to get worse and may need
to be treated.
Scoliosis diagnosed during the teen years can continue into
adulthood. The greater the angle of the spine curve, the more likely
it is to increase over time.

Can It Be Prevented?
No. So forget the rumors you may have heard, such as,
“Childhood sports injuries can cause scoliosis But it can be operated
by means of surgery