Scoliosis is medically defined as the lateral deviation of the spine, which might have developed from a long-term habit of poor posture. You might not be aware of it, but you could be doing all sorts of posture compromising routines that could cause spinal misalignment in the long run. Below are a few of these instances. The Silent Causes You might have carried your backpack loaded with heavy books on one shoulder because everybody seemed to carry their bags that way. You might have slept with three fluffy pillows under your head because nothing felt more heavenly than being surrounded with pillows in bed. You might have slouched for hours in your comfortable office chair because it’s more straining if you sit straight. It makes us feel good or relaxed. The reason why we do not bother changing these bad habits. You think you’re one of the cool kids if you carry your bag on one shoulder. Too many pillows and slouching makes ...