Scoliosis & Other Back Problems Archives

Jun

2026

Why Is My Breastbone a Different Shape?

Samantha Green

If you’ve noticed your breastbone, or sternum, looks different in shape, you’re not alone as variations in chest structure are quite common. Factors such as posture, muscular imbalance, or uneven rib growth can affect the appearance of the breast bone, but sometimes the differences may be linked to certain congenital conditions. If your sternum appears … 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

May

2026

Why Is One Leg Longer Than the Other? Understanding the Causes and What It Means for Your Body

Samantha Green

It’s surprisingly common to notice or be told that one leg appears longer than the other. This condition, known as a leg length discrepancy (LLD), might be confusing, and can range from mild and harmless to something that affects posture, movement, and overall musculoskeletal health. What Causes a Leg Length Difference? Leg length discrepancies generally … Read more

Apr

2026

Why Does One Rib Stick Out at the Front? Understanding the signs

Samantha Green

Noticing that one side of the ribs stick out more than the other side can be confusing. In many cases, this kind of asymmetry is harmless, but sometimes it can reflect an underlying structural difference in the body. A rib that appears more prominent on one side is usually linked to imbalances caused by posture, … Read more

Apr

2026

Why is my Shoulder Blade Sticking Out?

Samantha Green

If you have picked up on one of your shoulder blades ‘sticking out’ more why it is happening. In many cases, it is simply postural habits and natural asymmetries in the body, but sometimes it can indicate a structural change such as scoliosis. Differentiating between the two is the first step to understanding what is … Read more