What causes scoliosis?
Scoliosis is curvature of the spine. The cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown and likely involves many different factors. Scoliosis can be hereditary, so a child who has it might have family members who have it too. In some cases, scoliosis may be due to a neuromuscular disorder that affects a child’s ability to control the muscles that support their back and spine.