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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

The Impact of Scoliosis on Mental Health

Samantha Green

Mental Health Awareness Week occurs annually, with it falling between 11-17 May in 2026. Led by the UK Mental Health Foundation, this time is used to encourage open conversations, reduce stigma, provide resources for understanding mental health, and most importantly promoting wellbeing for all. This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Action’. In … 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

Apr

2026

Understanding Early Diagnosis of Scoliosis: Signs, Symptoms and Assessment

Berke Armutlu

Scoliosis is a condition characterised by a sideways curvature of the spine, most commonly identified during adolescence. While the human spine naturally has gentle curves and is not perfectly straight in everyone, when the sideways curvature measures 10 degrees or more, it is clinically defined as scoliosis. In many cases, early changes are subtle and … Read more