https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-you-have-scoliosis-in-the-army <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just found out I have scoliosis and wanted to know If I could med board for it? Or how you deal with the pain? I know it can disqualify you from joining but ive already in for six years. Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:07:24 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-you-have-scoliosis-in-the-army <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just found out I have scoliosis and wanted to know If I could med board for it? Or how you deal with the pain? I know it can disqualify you from joining but ive already in for six years. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:07:24 -0400 2020-09-06T10:07:24-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-you-have-scoliosis-in-the-army?n=6284590&urlhash=6284590 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes and no. <br />You can serve in the military with scoliosis. Determination is based on range degree.<br />Not eligible if lumbar scoliosis greater than 20 degrees, thoracic scoliosis greater than 30 degrees, or kyphosis and lordosis greater than 55 degrees when measured by the Cobb method (this would be disqualifying for military service). Not only disqualify for joining but continuing service. If a doctor deems your condition prevents proper wearing of a uniform or military equipment it could justify a medical discharge.<br />Classes of scoliosis defined in AR 40-501, page 38<br />Mild scoliosis is often managed simply with exercise, medical observation, and scoliosis-specific physical therapy. For some people with scoliosis, yoga is also recommended to decrease their pain level and increase flexibility. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:30:04 -0400 2020-09-06T11:30:04-04:00 2020-09-06T10:07:24-04:00