Dr. Ra'Kerry Rahman is a scoliosis and cervical spine surgeon in Springfield, Illinois who specializes in treating scoliosis, cervical myelopathy, and radiculopathy. Scoliosis can be easily treated if detected early, so many schools and pediatricians check children for the condition. However, parents should also learn how to perform the forward bend test, one of the easiest ways to check a child for scoliosis at home by having them lean forward with their arms hanging down while looking for any abnormalities along their back or ribs. An x-ray can further clarify if scoliosis is present if found during a forward bend test.