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“Stand up straight!”
What child hasn’t heard that from a parent at one time or another? Indeed, having good posture helps promote overall health, and is made possible by a spine that is strong and aligned. There are times, however, when a certain deformity of the spine makes proper posture more difficult — a condition known as scoliosis.