How parents can look for signs of scoliosis in their children

Scoliosis starts to emerge when kids are 10 to 14 years old. It typically happens right around the big teenage growth spurt.
Published: Jan. 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM PST|Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM PDT

(InvestigateTV) — Doctors stress that school-aged children should be getting a yearly physical exam.

Do you know if your physician is checking for scoliosis?

Not all states mandate schools to screen for the deformity, leading to it going undetected in some students.

Reporter Jen Picciano introduces us to an Ohio family inspiring others to get screened and explains how parents can look for signs of scoliosis in their child.