One side of my back pokes out more and my right hip appears higher, but every time I touch my back my spine doesn't seem to bent.
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Scoliosis?
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Statistics show that 2% to 3% of Americans at age 16 experience scoliosis. Less than 0.1% have spinal curves that require surgery. There are a number of causes for scoliosis but idiopathic scoliosis is the most common cause. Idiopathic scoliosis affects girls more than boys and usually progress during the "growth spurt" years, ages 10 through 16. Although there are a number of theories as to its cause, Idiopathic means that there is no known cause. It usually doesn't progress during adulthood and at the age of 18 you are unlikely to experience further curvature change. However, you should consider dealing with the bio-mechanical affects a scoliosis may have on your posture and daily function. You would be well advised to seek out a competent Chiropractor who can advise you on how to counter the negative impact a scoliosis may be having on your body function. Being aware of this condition at your young age gives you the opportunity to address these bio-mechanical problems now, so that you can avoid major problems down the road.
You should have this looked at by a qualified health care professional. Your pediatrician, family doctor, or chiropractor could all handle your issue. In most cases, scoliosis issues are only watched with a yearly exam and x-rays if necessary (which often times are in cases of a scoliosis in a teenage patient). X-rays give us the opportunity to accurately measure the curvature of your spine and allow us to track changes accurately over time.