If your child has scoliosis, the ribs will be higher on one side than on the other. If you're not sure, ask your physician to check your child's back during her next examination. If there is a problem, your physician will refer you to a pediatric orthopaedist. Carrying book bags or backpacks over the shoulder doesn't cause scoliosis or make it any worse. My child has a broken bone.
Most people get more than sufficient amounts of calcium in their regular diet.
Unless your child has some underlying disease such as a kidney disorder or rickets, it is not necessary to increase his calcium intake. The place to get specific medical advice, diagnoses and treatment is your doctor. The Nemours Foundation, all rights reserved.