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The spinal curvatures are important for balancing the body and it help us to stand upright. If any one of the curves become too large or small, our posture may appear abnormal. There are three main types of spinal curvature disor- ders, viz: scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis. Among these, scoliosis is the common one. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. In 80% of scoliosis patients, the cause is unknown. In most of the cases the curve is mild, but in some children the curve continues to worsen as the child grows. Children who have mild scoliosis need to be monitored closely. In such cases, no treatment is usually necessary. Some of them will need to wear a brace. The ultimate treatment for a progressive curve in children is surgery. While going through Ayurveda literature, we see the word Kubja, and is a common term used by Acharyas to describe a hump like appearance. This article is intended to review scoliosis, its classification, symptoms, diag- nosis and treatment and its Ayurvedic aspects. Keywords: Scoliosis, Brace, Kubja |
