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As far as it looks right now, it looks like the environmental factors of idiopathic scoliosis seem to be falling into one of three catagories that all interact with each other and the genetic pre-disposition (via epigenetics or otherwise). Let's see how many we can list under these catagories and even add more catagories if appropriate.

Bio-mechanical
Forward head posture
Hip rotation
Sacral inclination
Sagittal spine distortion
Secondary bone adaptation to asymetrical loading (Hueter-Volkmann principle)

Activity related
Repeated hyper-extension of the mid back (ballet, competitive swimming, ect)
Compression of the spinal column (horse back riding, ect)

Bio-Chemical
Chronic Mycobacterium infections that drive up osteopontin levels
Nutritional deficiencies? Selenium?