Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Oct

2026

Early Signs of Spinal Curvature in Children

Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

Early diagnosis of any condition is always the best way to get ahead of it, scoliosis included. Being able to recognise the early signs of a spinal curvature is important in helping parents seek an appropriate assessment sooner. Scoliosis, which is the abnormal lateral curvature and rotation of the spine, most commonly develops during childhood … Read more

Oct

2026

Can Scoliosis Cause Sciatica?

Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

Scoliosis and sciatica are two separate conditions, but they can sometimes occur together. Scoliosis affects the alignment of the spine, while sciatica describes symptoms caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. Understanding how the two conditions may be connected is a good way to help you recognise your symptoms and seek appropriate care or advice. … Read more

Oct

2026

Head Not Centred Over Shoulders: Could Scoliosis Be The Cause?

Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

Have you noticed that your head doesn’t seem to sit evenly over your shoulders? Perhaps photos show your head leaning slightly to one side, and you feel as though your head tilts even when standing straight. Many people assume this is simply poor posture or muscle tension, which although is sometimes the case, it can … Read more

Oct

2026

Can Scoliosis Affect Breathing During Exercise?

Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional condition causing an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, which in turn can affect the position and movement of the spine and rib cage. In some cases, particularly in individuals with larger thoracic curves, these changes may alter breathing mechanics. This can become more noticeable during exercise, when the body requires … Read more

Sep

2026

Teen Posture Getting Worse Suddenly?

Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

If you’ve noticed your teenager’s posture seems to have changed in a short period of time, it’s natural to wonder what’s causing the change. While slouching due to lifestyle factors such as increased screen time, heavy school bags and reduced physical activity or poor habits is common, a sudden change in posture isn’t always something to dismiss. In some cases, it may be … Read more