The Scoliosis Association, Inc. is a non medical, not for profit information and support network for patients and families with scoliosis and other spinal deformities. The vision for the Scoliosis Association, Inc: To provide and assist nationally and internationally and offer patient support and information. To sponsor research into the treatment, management and causes of scoliosis and other spinal deformities. To sponsor spinal conferences that provide state-of-the-art information concerning scoliosis and other spinal deformities. To publish our periodical, BACKTALK, as a source of information for the public and medical profession.