Have you heard of Scoliosis??

[HAnn521]

If you're a parent, you should!

I was diagnosed with this condition at 13, during adolescense, when primarily females between the ages of 10 and 15 develop a harmful curvature of the spine (or Scoliosis).

If you have/know children in this age range, please visit this link and read my article:

http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2099

[ratbag66]

My best friend from school has it (we're 39 now) and she had quite a severe curvature.  At the age of 20 she had a metal rod inserted into her back to prevent further damage and she lives a normal life now. 

We were all screened for the condition at school.

[HAnn521]

I'm glad to hear that ratbag...sounds like your friend took on her scoliosis and won the overall battle...(I will also be consulting a doctor about spinal fusion surgery)...it was also nice to hear that your school screens...I live in the States, and screening programs are lacking greatly here...I hope to change that! Please feel free to share the article with anyone who may find it beneficial.