scoliosis advice Archives

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

ScolioGold: Understanding Massage for Scoliosis

Kritika Rana, BSc. (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

When learning how to manage scoliosis and its related pain, massage is one of the most common topics of conversation. We regularly hear questions or comments such as, “Is it safe to massage someone with scoliosis?” or “I get a lot of tightness and pain in my back, but I’m not sure how to relieve … Read more

Oct

2026

Why Do I Have Uneven Back Pain When Sitting?

Ellie Clements, BSc. (Hons) Sports Therapy

Have you noticed that one side of your back feels more painful when sitting or lying down? Perhaps you feel a prominence against your chair on the painful side, or struggle to find a comfortable position. While this may be related to general postural imbalances, it can also be a symptom associated with structural scoliosis. … Read more

Oct

2026

ScolioGold: Understanding Dry needling for Scoliosis

Berke Armutlu, BSc. (Hons) Sports Therapy

Scoliosis can affect more than just the alignment of the spine. The three-dimensional changes associated with scoliosis can also affect how the muscles around the spine, ribcage and pelvis work. This can result in areas of increased muscle tension, uneven loading and differences in how the muscles support and move the body. What Is Dry … 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