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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

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

Apr

2026

Why is there an Indentation on my Waistline?

Samantha Green

An indentation or a ‘dip’ on one side of your waistline can feel confusing, especially if it becomes more noticeable over time. Whilst there are varying reasons this may be presenting; it is important to consider scoliosis as a possible cause. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways. Not all spines are … Read more