Annie Simmonds-Miller, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Aug

2026

Types of Scoliosis: Congenital Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller

Congenital scoliosis is a type of scoliosis that typically develops in-utero / before birth due to abnormal spinal development in the womb. Whilst most forms of scoliosis may appear during childhood or adolescence, congenital scoliosis is present at birth, although not often noticed until later childhood. Understanding how to monitor and treat congenital scoliosis can … Read more

Jul

2026

Types of Scoliosis: Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller

What is Neuromuscular Scoliosis? Neuromuscular scoliosis is a type of spinal curvature that develops as a result of a neurological or muscular condition affecting the body’s ability to support and control the spine. It is usually associated with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy (CP), Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). In this blog, … Read more

Jun

2026

Manual Therapy Techniques for Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller

Scoliosis and the Musculoskeletal System Scoliosis is a 3D condition where the spine curves to one side and rotates in that same direction. Alongside exercise-based treatment, hands-on therapies are often used to help manage symptoms such as pain, tightness or discomfort. In this blog, we will discuss some of the manual therapy techniques commonly used … Read more

May

2026

Surgical Intervention for Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller

Support before and after your surgery At Scoliosis SOS, we know that choosing to have surgery for scoliosis can be a big decision – often one that comes after a lot of discussion with specialists, family, and friends. Whether you’re preparing for spinal fusion, or you have had surgery in the past and want to … Read more

May

2026

Why do I have pain on one side of my back?

Annie Simmonds-Miller

If you’ve been experiencing or have ever experienced persistent pain on one side of the back, it’s important to get this checked out and reviewed. Typically, the assumption is that one sided back pain might be due to muscle strain, poor posture, or sleeping awkwardly. Whilst these are all common explanations, one-sided back pain can … Read more