The majority of the time, the reason of scoliosis is unknown. It is possible that a child will be born with it. He or she may also get it later in life. Sometimes people get scoliosis because of an injury to the spine, such as from falling down the stairs. Scoliosis can also be caused by other conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Children with scoliosis should have their spines checked by a health professional about every three years starting at age 10. The earlier a child has his or her spine checked, the more likely it is that any problems can be fixed before they cause too much damage. It is not recommended to lift weights above your head, use levers, or do any other dangerous activity if you have spinal stenosis. This is because you might feel better for a while but then something else would happen to make you need surgery again. People with scoliosis usually have some curve in their back. There are two main types of scoliosis: thoracic and cervical. In thoracic scoliosis, the spine curves toward the chest. In cervical scoliosis, the spine curves toward the neck. Scoliosis can be diagnosed using simple physical tests.