First of all,im a girl.I was 15 when i knew i had scoliosis.it was very unexpected. i went to the doctor because i always have a phlegm.he told me to have a chest xray,so i did.after that,he said that nothing's wrong with my lungs,but he saw that my spine was curved.at that time,it was only 12 degrees.i went to another doctor who is specialized in bones, which is an orthopedic surgeon.she advised that i should always exercise coz that would help.but because of laziness 7 because i rili don't know how exercise would help,i only exercise once a week.later on,my scoliosis got worse.before,it was just a c-curve.now,its an s-curve.the top is 45 degrees while the other is 54 degrees.the doctor advised surgery but my mom doesn't want me to undergo because she said it is very dangerous & its hard risking ones own life.I,too,do not want to undergo surgery.actually,i do exercise exercise now everyday & wear my braces. I also drink milk everyday.i also know that swimming would be a great help but the problem is we have no time to go to a resort. Im 18 right now.hope u could help me. camille_04@yahoo.com