Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. spine. The vertebral bodies themselves are often twisted or displaced. displaced. Viewed from the side, a healthy spine has the shape of a double of a double "S". In scoliosis, in addition to this physiological curvature the spine also has a lateral curvature.

In scoliosis, a distinction is made between idiopathic and symptomatic. Idiopathic scoliosis occurs in approx. 85% of cases and is characterised cases and is characterised by the fact that the cause of its development is unknown. is unknown. The remaining 15% is symptomatic scoliosis, where the cause is known. where the cause is known. Here, both congenital and acquired factors can can lead to scoliosis.

Due to the lateral curvature of the spine, the musculoskeletal system is the musculoskeletal system, which not only affects the back, but also the underlying This affects not only the back, but also the underlying joints such as the hips and knees. To protect these from incorrect strain, kybun and Joya shoes with their elastic, springy soles can help.