General information on scoliosis and its treatment

Introduction

To better understand scoliosis, we first have to take a look at the role of the spine.

The spine is the framework of the trunk that:

• Supports the head
• Supports the thoracic cage
• Supports the upper arms
• Is embedded in the pelvis, which is supported by the legs.

Its functions are vital because:

• It protects the spinal cord.
• It allows proper functioning of the lungs and heart.

Its role in locomotion is to:

• allow proper body balance.
• control movement harmony and magnitude.

Finally, in morphology, it assures a good aesthetic of the trunk.