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Your pediatrician spends a few seconds looking at your child's back at each checkup. That is not scoliosis screening.

The most accurate physical sign of scoliosis is completely missed by a standard standing check, and by the time a curve shows up that way, it has often already progressed past the point where it is easiest to treat.

In this episode, I'm going to show you exactly how to screen your child for scoliosis at home, step by step, what each finding means, and what your next move should be if something comes up.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Why standard standing checks miss scoliosis
1:22 What the Adams Forward Bending Test is and why it works
2:23 Step-by-step: how to perform the Adams test correctly
4:01 Why viewing angle makes all the difference
5:18 How to read what you see and gauge whether it is significant
7:04 How to use a Scoliometer for more accurate home measurement
8:59 What a positive result means (and what it does not diagnose)
10:51 The complete home screening checklist: 6 signs to check from behind
12:32 How to find a true scoliosis specialist and what to ask for
13:27 How often to recheck if everything looks clear today


❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What is the Adams Forward Bending Test for scoliosis?

The Adams Forward Bending Test is the most accurate physical screening for scoliosis. Have your child bend forward at the waist with hands together and arms extended, then crouch behind them and look level with their spine. You are looking for any visible humping in the mid or lower back caused by spinal rotation.

Can you check for scoliosis at home without any equipment?

Yes. The Adams Forward Bending Test takes a few minutes and requires nothing but your eyes. Have your child bend at the waist with arms straight and look horizontally along their spine from behind. Seeing the same rib hump or lumbar bump repeatedly across multiple checks is a reliable signal that professional evaluation is warranted.

What does a positive Adams Forward Bending Test mean?

A visible hump on one side of the rib cage or lower back during the Adams test indicates spinal rotation, which is the most reliable physical sign of scoliosis. A positive result is not a diagnosis on its own, but it means full-spine standing X-rays should be ordered by a scoliosis specialist to confirm the curve and measure its severity.

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ABOUT DR. CHRIS GUBBELS:

Dr. Chris Gubbels is a scoliosis specialist at ScoliCare Denver with 18 years of experience and over 6,500 patients treated. He specializes in non-surgical treatment of scoliosis and hyperkyphosis using 3D corrective bracing (ScoliBrace) and scoliosis-specific rehabilitation (ScoliBalance).

His philosophy: the right treatment at the right time is the difference between staying ahead of the curve and ending up in surgery.


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