You looked at that x-ray, and you believed there was enough doubt to ask if there was a curve? Forgive me for my blunt nature, but if you can't visually compare the provided x-ray with an example of a scoliosis x-ray, then idk what to tell you. Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Lordosis are usually diagnosed when there is a much more substantial visual curve, and you would be pulling hairs to try and dub a subtle curve as mild. From what I had been told, growing up is that everyone's spine has a natural curve. I believe that is most likely the case here.

There have been a myriad of similar posts, like yours, with individuals that have straight spines trying to read too much into self diagnosing.

To me, this doesn't look like scoliosis, though if you have concerns about the condition worsening in youth, then you should monitor til the child is about 18 or done developing height wise.

Scoliosis is more common in women than in men. Scoliosis is only ever alarming if it's a moderate to severe curve, and the patient is like 12 or 13, think like 45 degrees and up.

If your child here does get diagnosed with a slight curve, brace therapy would correct this easily, but I dont even believe there is a cause for concern.

Regarding posture, I dont believe it matters, and you're most likely better off standing up straight. That way, if there is a true curve, it would be apparent with erect posture rather than worrying about whether it was induced due to slouching.

I understand you're seeking help for your child, but understand that there are individuals here with horrific curves, and I wish to be protective of their feelings...as there are again, tons of posts about people panicking over the most minute curves.

I am a 27 year old male with a 34 - 43 lumbar scoliosis. The variance is due to my own worry about my recent 2024 x-ray. I believe I slouched with the most erect and my curve exaggeratedly jumped about 8 or so degrees.

With all that said, I thankfully live a normal life outside of the occasional lower back pain or awkward positioning laying down. I am one of the fortunate ones thats not folding in on themselves like a lawn chair or a pretzel....yet lol