“How does scoliosis affect the balance?”

Scoliosis can have an adverse effect on balance. Mechanically, if the curvature causes the body to put more weight on one side versus the other, there would be balance issues. Neurologically, altered mechanoreception, proprioception and baroreception can cause balance issues as well as increased degenerative change. It is best to treat the scoliosis to get the curvature as small as possible as well as compensated. I hope this info is helpful. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller- Orland Park, IL