Screening for Scoliosis in Teens: Signs Parents Should Notice
Fizyoterapist Aydın Ali · 12 June 2026 · 1 min read
Adolescence's growth spurt is when scoliosis progresses fastest. Because it progresses without pain, a family or a school screening is often the first to notice it.
Signs to watch for at home
A difference in shoulder height, one shoulder blade sticking out more than the other, clothes hanging unevenly to one side, and one side of the back rising when bending forward are signs worth noticing.
Why early detection matters
For curves noticed and monitored before growth is complete, intervention options — exercise, a brace if needed — are more effective. Once growth finishes, that window narrows.
The first step once it's noticed
A physiotherapy assessment, with a referral to a physician if needed, clarifies the degree of the curve and how often it should be monitored.
Fzt. Aydın Ali carries out scoliosis screening and follow-up assessment for teenagers in Bursa Nilüfer. You can book an appointment.
