Samantha Green, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Jun

2026

Scoliosis Awareness Month: Understanding the Condition and Supporting Better Outcomes

Samantha Green

International Scoliosis Awareness Day is held annually on the last Saturday of June (so this year, that will be June 27th), serving as the highlight of Scoliosis Awareness Month, which is always held in June. Scoliosis Awareness Month strives to address the growing need for public education and awareness around scoliosis, considering its often-under-looked prevalence … 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

May

2026

Scoliosis SOS turns 20!

Samantha Green

Having been established in 2006, this year the Scoliosis SOS Clinic celebrates 20 years of helping people from all over the world with their spinal health. Where did it all begin? Erika Maude was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 11, and was fitted with a Boston brace between 13-15 years old, which failed … 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 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