A Message from your Health Nurse

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. It can be detected by a simple examination of the back.

The normal spine has three curves – one in the neck, on in the upper back and one in the lower back. These curves can be seen from the side, but when you look from behind the spine should appear straight. If the spine has a sideways curve, this is scoliosis.

Please read through the scoliosis information provided by Raising Children Network and check your child for scoliosis as described. If you have any concerns, please contact your General Practitioner or Community Health Nurse, Nadine Neethling/Niri Ramlukun on 042 961 0880/041 889 0811.