back pain Archives | Scoliosis SOS

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 do I have uneven hips? Could it be related to scoliosis?

Annie Simmonds-Miller

If you’ve ever noticed that one hip looks slightly higher than the other; maybe in the mirror, in photographs, or even in how clothes sit – it’s understandable to feel a bit concerned. This kind of asymmetry is actually very common, and while it can be linked to everyday habits like how you stand or … Read more

Apr

2026

Scoliosis and Exercise: Marathon Preparation and Recovery

Samantha Green

With the Brighton Marathon only days away and the London Marathon in a few weeks, many runners are in similar phases of race preparation. Either of these phases can be challenging, but having scoliosis at the same time can raise some important questions about how your body feels and what it needs next. Of course, … Read more

Apr

2026

Why Does My Upper Back Round Forwards? (And What Can I Do About It?)

Samantha Green

If you’ve noticed your upper back rounding forward, you’re not alone. Many people experience this change over time, and it can happen for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s linked to daily habits – in an internet-using society, it is common to see postural changes, specifically when looking at computers or phones for work. … Read more