The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated since 1976 to helping children, parents, adults and health care providers with care providers with the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis. We are involved in all aspects of scoliosis whether the issue is early detection and screening programs, treatment methods, pain management, or patient care. Our mission is to promote public awareness provide reliable information, encourage on-going research, patient care. Our mission is to promote public awareness provide reliable information, encourage on-going research, educate and support the scoliosis community.