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

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Scoliosis?

Sometimes scoliosis is easy to see. A curve in the spine can make the body tilt to the left or right. If you have scoliosis, it might look like you are leaning to one side. Some people have one shoulder higher than the other or one shoulder blade that sticks out more than the other. If your spine is twisted, one side of your ribcage might stick out more when you bend over. Often, scoliosis isn't obvious. That's why health care providers do a scoliosis exam as part of your regular checkup. Some states have school-based scoliosis screening programs.