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May

2026

How does Scoliosis impact young people in sports?

Anna Arnold

Scoliosis affects around 2-3% of adolescents and can have various affects on their quality of life. For many young people that have been diagnosed with scoliosis, there are a lot of questions and concerns regarding their ability to participate in sports. How does scoliosis affect the body? Scoliosis can affect everyone differently, in some instances … Read more

May

2026

Why Does My Waist Look Straight on One Side? Understanding Changes in the Lumbar Spine

Berke Armutlu

If you’ve noticed that your waist appears less defined, straighter than usual, or uneven from side to side, it’s important to remember that you are not alone. This change is often most noticeable in fitted clothing or when looking in the mirror. While posture can sometimes play a role, changes in the shape and position … Read more

May

2026

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

Samantha Green BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

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 BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

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 BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

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