Scoliosis is one of the most common childhood spinal conditions. Overall, the disease affects roughly 1 to 2 percent of the American population, or 6 to 9 million people. Although the condition can affect anyone, it most often presents between the ages of 10 and 15. As far as spinal conditions go, most cases of scoliosis are relatively mild. Very often it causes nothing more than a visual deformity of the back, such as uneven shoulders or uneven hips. However, scoliosis can and does cause