After undergoing a life-changing surgery, a woman who had a 180-degree spine fold can now stand upright once more

Small curves usually don't cause problems. But a curve that gets worse can be bad for a person's health. Very large curves can damage the joints and cause arthritis of the spine. Large curves can make the ribs rub against the pelvis, causing pain. If the spine curves a lot, people might get lung problems.

Kids of any age — even infants — can have scoliosis. The most common kind of scoliosis is called idiopathic scoliosis. It's usually found when people begin going through puberty.