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.

2.  RaKerry Rahman, MD, presently serves as a
scoliosis and cervical spine surgeon at the
Springfield Clinic, LLP, in Springfield, Illinois. In
addition to treating scoliosis, Dr. Ra'Kerry
Rahman excels in the treatment of cervical
myelopathy and radiculopathy.
Although uncomfortable and sometimes
painful, scoliosis is a fairly easy condition to
treat in cases of early detection. Many
schools and pediatricians check young
children for scoliosis, but parents should also
learn how to perform a scoliosis test.

3.  The forward bend test is one of the easiest
ways for a teacher, parent, or physician to
check a child for scoliosis.
For the forward bend test, a child leans forward
at the waist, with his or her arms hanging
comfortably with the palms touching. As the
child maintains this position, the examiner looks
for any abnormalities or uneven areas along
the back and ribs. A doctor may use a
scoliometer during a forward bend test. If
scoliosis seems possible or the examiner is
unsure, an x-ray easily clarifies the results.