Scoliosis (Cobb Angle)

range 12–32°, 32% moderate or severe · Based on 25 de-identified scoliosis screenings in Inverness, FL (ZIP 34453, 34442, 34450, 34461).

Scans analyzed
25
Average Cobb angle
21.5°
Most common band
10–24° (mild scoliosis)
Top ZIP codes
34453, 34442, 34450, 34461

What this finding means

Lateral spinal curvature quantified by the Cobb angle. <10° is postural; 10–24° mild, 25–39° moderate, 40°+ severe. Curve location (thoracic/lumbar, left/right) and shoulder/hip unleveling accompany the measurement.

Severity distribution

BandScansShare
Under 10° (postural, not structural scoliosis)00%
10–24° (mild scoliosis)1768%
25–39° (moderate scoliosis)832%
40°+ (severe / surgical-watch)00%

Curve types

CurveScans
right thoracic8
left thoracic7
left lumbar5
right lumbar5

Reported complaints in scans with this finding

ComplaintScansMost common curveMost common pelvic tilt
neck pain43reduced lordosisleft high
headaches35hypolordosisleft high
low back pain29normalright high
back pain22
hip pain19normalright high
sciatica11normalright high
fatigue10hypolordosislevel
upper back pain8military necklevel
shoulder pain7reduced lordosislevel
neck stiffness6hypolordosislevel
uneven shoulders6
dizziness5hypolordosisleft high

Methodology

Cobb-angle mean and severity-band distribution across all scans recording a cobbAngle value. Severity bands follow standard clinical thresholds. Source: INNATE Scanner — de-identified posture/spine screening aggregates (innate_results). Last updated 2026-06-10T14:49:56.954Z.

Frequently asked questions

What is scoliosis and the Cobb angle?

Scoliosis is a lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine, quantified by the Cobb angle in degrees. Under 10° is considered postural rather than structural scoliosis; 10–24° is mild, 25–39° moderate, and 40°+ severe (surgical-watch). Curve location and shoulder/hip unleveling accompany the measurement.

How is the Cobb angle measured?

INNATE estimates the Cobb angle from a back-facing photo by mapping the spinal landmarks and measuring the maximum lateral deviation of the curve. The scan returns an estimated Cobb angle in degrees as a screening indicator — it does not replace a diagnostic X-ray.

What does a Cobb angle of 25° or more mean?

A Cobb angle of 25° or more indicates moderate-to-severe scoliosis and generally warrants clinical follow-up; 40°+ is considered severe and is monitored closely. In this dataset, 32% of scans measured 25° or more (moderate or severe).

How common is scoliosis in Citrus County, FL?

Across 25 de-identified INNATE scoliosis screenings in the Inverness / Citrus County area, the average Cobb angle was 21.5°, and 32% measured 25° or more. These are population aggregates and identify no individual.

Can chiropractic care help scoliosis?

Chiropractic care can help manage scoliosis-related symptoms and support spinal mobility and posture; for moderate or severe curves, co-management with appropriate specialists is important. Outcomes vary by curve size and age. A chiropractor can screen the curve and recommend an evidence-based plan or referral. No specific result is guaranteed.

How do I get a scoliosis screening in Inverness, FL?

Moss Chiropractic of Inverness offers a free 2-minute INNATE scoliosis screening. Call 352-419-6548 to schedule, or run the scan from any phone — it flags curves that merit a closer look.

Get your posture scanned free at Moss Chiropractic of Inverness

352-419-6548