# ScanAlign

> ScanAlign is a private, self-referral imaging clinic at 19 Harley Street, London. It offers standing (weight-bearing) whole-body EOS scans that show how the spine, hips, knees and feet align while you stand, using about 90% less radiation than a standard X-ray.

## Key facts

- Address: 19 Harley Street, London W1G 9QJ. Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus, Regent's Park, Great Portland Street, Bond Street.
- Phone: 020 7935 0001
- Referral: Adults can self-refer. No GP or consultant letter is needed. Every scan is clinically justified under IRMER before it goes ahead.
- Payment: Self-pay clinic. A free video consultation is offered before booking.
- Appointment: About 20 minutes in total. The image capture itself takes about 15 seconds. You stand in an open cabin, with no tunnel and no injection.
- Radiation: About 90% less than a standard X-ray (around ten times less).
- Team: Scans are performed by an HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer and reported by a GMC-registered consultant musculoskeletal radiologist.
- Implants: Metal implants, joint replacements and pacemakers are usually not a barrier, because EOS uses no magnet.
- Report: You receive a detailed report you can share with your GP, physiotherapist, osteopath, surgeon or other clinician.
- Regulation: ScanAlign is the trading name of CoreMed Solutions Ltd and operates under The Harley Street Hospital's CQC licence.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/): Standing, low-radiation EOS scans for spine, hip, knee and full-body alignment at 19 Harley Street, London.
- [EOS Scan](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/eos-scan): What a standing EOS scan is and how it helps uncover what may be driving your pain.
- [Book an EOS scan](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/booking): Book a free video consultation to discuss symptoms and check suitability.
- [Eligibility](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/eligibility): Who can self-refer, when a clinician referral may be needed, and how suitability is decided.
- [Patient support: what to expect](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/patient-support): From free video consultation to scan day and post-scan follow-up.
- [FAQs](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/faqs): Referrals, follow-up scans, appointments, results and what to expect.
- [About ScanAlign](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/about-us): Who we are and how private weight-bearing EOS imaging helps patients.
- [Hip replacement](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/hip-replacement): How standing EOS imaging supports hip replacement planning, posture assessment and recovery.
- [Paediatrics](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/paediatrics): Specialist assessment and low-radiation EOS imaging for children and teenagers.
- [Register to refer (clinicians)](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/register-to-refer): How clinicians register with ScanAlign and refer patients for EOS imaging.
- [Blog](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blogs): All ScanAlign articles on EOS imaging, posture and patient guides.

## Booking, cost & practical questions

- [How Much Does an EOS Scan Cost in the UK?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-scan-cost)
- [How Much Does a Scoliosis Scan Cost?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-scan-cost)
- [How Much Does a Private X-ray Cost in the UK?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/private-xray-cost-uk)
- [How Does Self-Pay Imaging Work?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/self-pay-imaging)
- [Does Private Health Insurance Cover an EOS Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/does-insurance-cover-eos)
- [Is an EOS Scan Available on the NHS?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-scan-nhs)
- [Is It Worth Paying Privately for a Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/should-i-pay-privately-for-a-scan)
- [Is a Full Body Scan Actually Worth It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/is-a-full-body-scan-worth-it)
- [Do You Need a GP Referral for a Private Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/do-i-need-a-referral)
- [What Should You Wear and How Do You Prepare for an EOS Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-to-prepare-for-eos-scan)
- [How Long Does an EOS Scan Take From Start to Finish?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-long-does-eos-scan-take)
- [How Long Does It Take to Get Your Scan Results?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-long-do-results-take)
- [Who Reads and Reports Your Scan? Meet the Team Behind Your Results](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/who-reads-your-scan)
- [Can You Be Scanned With Metal Implants or a Pacemaker?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scanning-with-implants)
- [Can You Have an EOS Scan If You Are Claustrophobic?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scanning-with-claustrophobia)
- [What Does CQC Registration Mean for Your Care?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/what-cqc-registration-means)
- [How Do You Get a Second Opinion on a Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-second-opinion)
- [How Do You Read and Understand Your Radiology Report?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-to-read-radiology-report)

## About EOS scans & imaging

- [EOS Low-Dose Standing X-ray: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-standing-xray)
- [How Is an EOS Scan Different From a Standard X-ray?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-vs-standard-xray)
- [EOS Scan vs X-ray, CT & MRI: How Do They Compare?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-vs-xray-ct-mri)
- [EOS Scan or MRI: Which One Do You Actually Need?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-vs-mri)
- [EOS Scan or CT: How Do the Radiation Doses Compare?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-vs-ct)
- [EOS or Standing MRI: Which Upright Scan Do You Actually Need?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-vs-standing-mri)
- [Scanogram or EOS: Which Full-Leg Measurement Is More Accurate?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scanogram-vs-eos)
- [Is the EOS Scan Safe? Radiation Dose Explained](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-scan-safety-radiation)
- [Understanding Your EOS Scan Results: What Does the Report Actually Tell You?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-scan-results)
- [How Do Two X-rays Become a 3D Model of Your Skeleton?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/3d-model-from-two-xrays)
- [What Does Low-Dose Imaging Actually Mean?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/low-dose-imaging)
- [How Much Radiation Is in a Scan Compared With a Flight?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/radiation-dose-comparison)
- [How Much Radiation Builds Up From Repeated Scans?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cumulative-radiation-dose)
- [How Often Can You Safely Have an X-ray?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-often-can-you-have-an-xray)
- [Weight-Bearing X-ray: Why Does Standing Up Change What Your Scan Shows?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/standing-weight-bearing-xray)
- [Weight-Bearing vs Lying-Down Imaging: Why Does Standing Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/weight-bearing-vs-lying-imaging)
- [Full Spine X-ray: Can You Really See Everything in One Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/full-spine-xray)
- [Full-Leg Standing X-ray: What Does It Show and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/full-leg-standing-xray)
- [Full Spine X-ray Stitching: Why Are Images Joined Together, and What Goes Wrong?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/xray-stitching-errors)
- [X-ray, Ultrasound, CT or MRI: What Is the Difference?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/difference-between-ct-mri-xray)
- [Which Scan Do You Need for Back, Hip or Knee Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/which-scan-do-i-need)
- [Why Is an MRI Always Done Lying Down, and Does Position Really Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/why-is-mri-lying-down)
- [What Can an MRI Not Show You?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/what-mri-cannot-show)
- [Video Gait Analysis or 3D Skeletal Imaging: What Is the Difference?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/video-gait-vs-3d-imaging)
- [Can a Posture Analysis App or Photo Really Assess Your Alignment?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posture-apps-vs-imaging)

## London & UK locations

- [Where Can You Get an EOS Scan in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-scan-london)
- [What Should You Expect From a Harley Street Imaging Clinic?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/harley-street-imaging)
- [Can You Get a Same-Day or Next-Day Scan in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/same-day-scan-london)
- [What Does a Full Body Scan in London Actually Include?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/full-body-scan-london)
- [Where Can You Get a Standing X-ray in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/standing-xray-london)
- [Where Can You Get a Private X-ray in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/private-xray-london)
- [Where Can You Get a Scoliosis Scan in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-clinic-london)
- [Where Can You Get a Posture Assessment in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posture-clinic-london)
- [Where Can You Get Clinical Gait Analysis in London?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/gait-analysis-london)
- [Where Are the EOS Scanners in the UK?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/eos-scanner-locations-uk)

## Back pain & spine conditions

- [Sore Lower Back: What Causes It and When Should You Get Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lower-back-pain)
- [What Causes a Sore Middle Back, and How Do You Find Out?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/middle-back-pain)
- [Why Does My Back Hurt on One Side Only?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/one-sided-back-pain)
- [Why Does My Back Hurt Only When I Stand?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/back-pain-when-standing)
- [Why Does My Back Hurt When I Sit for Long Periods?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/back-pain-when-sitting)
- [Why Does My Back Hurt When I Lie Down?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/back-pain-lying-down)
- [Why Does My Back Hurt When I Walk? Understanding the Causes and What to Do Next](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/back-hurts-when-walking)
- [How Long Should Back Pain Last Before You Investigate It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-long-should-back-pain-last)
- [When Is Back Pain Serious Enough to See Someone?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/when-is-back-pain-serious)
- [When Does Chronic Back Pain Actually Need a Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/do-i-need-a-scan-for-back-pain)
- [Back Pain Clinic: What Should You Expect from an Assessment?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/back-pain-clinic)
- [How Do You Know If You Have Pulled a Back Muscle?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pulled-back-muscle)
- [Disc Bulge or Disc Herniation: What Is the Difference?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/disc-bulge-vs-herniation)
- [What Is a Slipped Disc, and Does Anything Actually Slip?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/slipped-disc)
- [Degenerative Disc Disease: What Is It and Why Does Your Back Still Hurt?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/degenerative-disc-disease)
- [Facet Joint Arthropathy: What Is It and Why Does Your Back Feel So Stiff?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/facet-joint-arthropathy)
- [Spinal Stenosis: What Is It and Why Does It Cause Pain When You Walk?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/spinal-stenosis)
- [Spondylolisthesis: When a Vertebra Slips Forward, What Is Really Going On?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/spondylolisthesis)
- [Spondylolysis (Pars Defect): What Causes It and How Is It Found?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/spondylolysis)
- [Retrolisthesis: What Is Backward Vertebral Slippage and Should You Be Concerned?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/retrolisthesis)
- [Spondylosis: What Are Spondylotic Changes and Should You Worry?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/spondylosis)
- [What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Why Does Diagnosis Take So Long?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/ankylosing-spondylitis)
- [What Causes Sciatica, and What Actually Helps It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/sciatica)
- [Sciatica Yoga Poses: Which Ones Actually Help and Which Make Things Worse?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/sciatica-yoga-poses)
- [Lumbar Radiculopathy: What Causes Sciatica and Nerve Root Pain in Your Lower Back?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lumbar-radiculopathy)
- [L5 Radiculopathy: What Are the Symptoms and How Is It Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/l5-radiculopathy)
- [Radiculopathy: What Is It and Why Does It Cause Pain Away from Your Spine?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/radiculopathy)
- [Pinched Nerve: What Causes It and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pinched-nerve)
- [Nerve Root Compression: What Causes It and How Do You Find Relief?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/nerve-root-compression)
- [Thoracic Radiculopathy: What Causes Mid-Back Nerve Pain and How Is It Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/thoracic-radiculopathy)
- [What Is Cauda Equina Syndrome, and When Is Back Pain an Emergency?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cauda-equina-syndrome)
- [Headache and Lower Back Pain: Is There a Link?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/headache-and-lower-back-pain)
- [What Is the Best Sleeping Position for Your Spine?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/best-sleeping-position-back-pain)
- [Does Strength Training Help or Harm Back Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/strength-training-back-pain)
- [Stretches for Lower Back Pain: What Actually Helps and When Should You Investigate Further?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lower-back-pain-stretches)
- [When Is Back Surgery Actually the Right Decision?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/when-is-back-surgery-right)
- [Spinal Fusion: What Happens During Surgery, and What Is Recovery Really Like?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/spinal-fusion)
- [Laminectomy: What Is It and Do You Really Need One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/laminectomy)
- [Kyphoplasty vs Vertebroplasty: What Is the Difference and Which Do You Need?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/kyphoplasty-vs-vertebroplasty)
- [Why Does My Back Still Hurt After Surgery?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/failed-back-surgery-syndrome)

## Scoliosis, kyphosis & spinal curves

- [Scoliosis: What Causes a Sideways Curve in Your Spine and How Is It Found?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis)
- [How Is Adult Scoliosis Different From the Teenage Kind?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/adult-scoliosis)
- [How Fast Does a Scoliosis Curve Progress?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-curve-progression)
- [How Often Should Scoliosis Be Scanned and Monitored?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-monitoring)
- [Does a Scoliosis Brace Work, and How Long Must It Be Worn?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-bracing)
- [When Is Scoliosis Surgery Recommended?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-surgery)
- [Cobb Angle Measurement: How Are Spinal Curves Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cobb-angle-measurement)
- [Rib Hump and Trunk Asymmetry: What Does It Signal About Your Spine?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/rib-hump)
- [Sagittal Balance: How Your Spine Aligns Front-to-Back and Why It Matters](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/sagittal-balance)
- [Postural or Structural Kyphosis: How Do You Tell Which You Have?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/postural-vs-structural-kyphosis)
- [Scheuermann's Kyphosis: What Causes It and How Is It Treated?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scheuermanns-kyphosis)
- [Dowager's Hump: What Causes It and How Can You Reduce It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/dowagers-hump)
- [Lordosis: What Is an Excess Lower-Back Curve and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lordosis)
- [Hyperlordosis Exercises: Which Ones Actually Help Correct the Curve?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hyperlordosis-exercises)
- [Kyphosis-Lordosis Posture: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/kyphosis-lordosis)
- [Flatback Syndrome: What Happens When You Lose Your Natural Lumbar Curve?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/flatback-syndrome)
- [Sway Back Posture: What Is It and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/sway-back-posture)

## Neck

- [Cervical Spondylosis: What Is Neck Arthritis and Could It Be Causing Your Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-spondylosis)
- [Cervical Lordosis: What Happens When Your Neck Loses Its Natural Curve?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-lordosis)
- [Cervical Tilt: What Causes a Tilted Neck Posture and How Is It Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-tilt)
- [Cervical Radiculopathy: What Is a Pinched Nerve in the Neck and Why Does It Cause Pain Elsewhere?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-radiculopathy)
- [Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment: What Are Your Options for a Pinched Nerve in the Neck?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-radiculopathy-treatment)
- [Cervical Myelopathy: What Is It and How Do You Know You Have It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-myelopathy)
- [Cervical Myelopathy Treatment: What Are Your Options and When Is Surgery Needed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-myelopathy-treatment)
- [Cervical Radiculomyelopathy: What Happens When Both Nerve Roots and the Spinal Cord Are Compressed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cervical-radiculomyelopathy)
- [C8 Radiculopathy: What Causes Hand Weakness and Little Finger Numbness from Your Neck?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/c8-radiculopathy)
- [Why Do I Get Headaches at the Back of My Head?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/headache-back-of-head)

## Hip, pelvis & leg length

- [Hip Pain and Hip Alignment: What Causes It and How Is It Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-pain-alignment)
- [Why Does Only One Hip Hurt? Understanding Hip Pain on One Side](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-pain-one-side)
- [Why Does My Hip Hurt More at Night?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-pain-at-night)
- [How Are Hip Pain and Lower Back Pain Connected?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-and-lower-back-pain)
- [What Are the Symptoms and Stages of Hip Osteoarthritis?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-osteoarthritis)
- [Hip Impingement (FAI): What Is It and Why Does Your Hip Catch?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-impingement-fai)
- [Hip Labral Tear: What Are the Symptoms and How Is It Treated?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-labral-tear)
- [Hip Dysplasia in Adults: What Is It and How Do You Know You Have It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-dysplasia-adults)
- [Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: What Is It and Why Does It Still Cause Problems in Adults?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/developmental-dysplasia-hip)
- [Why Does My Hip Click, Pop or Snap When I Move?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/snapping-hip-syndrome)
- [Are Tight Hip Flexors the Cause of Your Pain, or a Symptom of It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/tight-hip-flexors)
- [Hip Bursitis: What Is It and Why Does Your Outer Hip Hurt?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-bursitis)
- [Trochanteric Bursitis: What Causes It and Why Does Your Outer Hip Hurt?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/trochanteric-bursitis)
- [What Causes Greater Trochanteric Pain on the Side of the Hip?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome)
- [Iliopsoas Bursitis: What Is It and Why Does Your Hip Flexor Hurt?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/iliopsoas-bursitis)
- [Ischial Bursitis: What Causes Sit-Bone Pain and How Can You Find Relief?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/ischial-bursitis)
- [Piriformis Syndrome or Sciatica: How Do You Tell the Difference?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/piriformis-syndrome-vs-sciatica)
- [SI Joint Dysfunction: What Is It and Why Does Your Lower Back Keep Hurting?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/si-joint-dysfunction)
- [Hip Replacement: What Happens Before, During and After Surgery?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-replacement)
- [What Imaging Does a Surgeon Need to Plan a Hip Replacement?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-replacement-planning-imaging)
- [Why Does One Leg Feel Longer After a Hip Replacement?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/leg-length-after-hip-replacement)
- [Pelvic Tilt: What Is It and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pelvic-tilt)
- [Anterior Pelvic Tilt: What Causes It and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/anterior-pelvic-tilt)
- [Posterior Pelvic Tilt: What Is It and Why Does It Affect Your Whole Body?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posterior-pelvic-tilt)
- [Lateral Pelvic Tilt: Why Does One Hip Sit Higher Than the Other?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lateral-pelvic-tilt)
- [Rotated Pelvis: What Causes It and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/rotated-pelvis)
- [What Exercises Actually Correct a Tilted Pelvis?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pelvic-tilt-exercises)
- [What Are Pelvic Incidence, Sacral Slope and Pelvic Tilt?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pelvic-incidence-and-sacral-slope)
- [Hip Tilt: Why Do Your Hips Look Uneven and How Can You Fix It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-tilt)
- [Uneven Hips: Why Does One Hip Sit Higher Than the Other?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/uneven-hips)
- [Hip Anteversion and Retroversion: What Are They and Could They Be Causing Your Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-anteversion-retroversion)
- [Femoral Anteversion and Retroversion: What Are They and Could They Be Causing Your Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/femoral-anteversion-adults)
- [Anteversion vs Retroversion: What Is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/anteversion-vs-retroversion)
- [How Is Femoral Torsion Measured Without a CT Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/femoral-torsion-measurement)
- [Leg Length Discrepancy: What Is It and Could It Be Causing Your Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/leg-length-discrepancy)
- [Why Does One Leg Feel Longer Than the Other?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/why-does-one-leg-feel-longer)
- [Functional or Structural: Which Type of Leg Length Difference Do You Have?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/functional-vs-structural-leg-length)
- [How Is a Leg Length Difference Actually Measured?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/leg-length-measurement-methods)

## Knee & leg alignment

- [Knee Anatomy: What Every Ligament and Bone Actually Does](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knee-anatomy)
- [Why Does Only One Knee Hurt? Understanding Knee Pain on One Side](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knee-pain-one-side)
- [Why Does My Knee Click and Pop, and Should I Worry?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knee-clicking-popping)
- [Why Is My Knee Swollen, and What Is the Fluid on My Knee?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/swollen-knee)
- [How Does Leg Alignment Cause Knee Osteoarthritis?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knee-osteoarthritis-alignment)
- [Medial or Lateral Knee Arthritis: Why Does It Matter Which Side Wears Out?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/medial-vs-lateral-knee-arthritis)
- [Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: What Causes It and How Do You Find the Real Problem?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome)
- [Patellar Maltracking: Why Does Your Kneecap Shift to the Side?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/patellar-maltracking)
- [Patellar Tendonitis: What Causes It and How Do You Recover?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/patellar-tendonitis)
- [Chondromalacia Patella: What Is It and How Is It Treated?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/chondromalacia-patella)
- [What Is Runner's Knee, and Why Does It Keep Coming Back?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/runners-knee)
- [What Is the Q Angle, and Does It Really Explain Knee Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/q-angle-knee)
- [What Causes a Meniscus Tear, and Do You Always Need Surgery?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/meniscus-tear)
- [How Does Poor Alignment Increase Your Risk of an ACL Injury?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/acl-injury-alignment)
- [MCL Injury: What Is MCL Damage and How Do You Know You Have It?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/mcl-injury)
- [What Is an LCL Injury, and How Is It Different From an MCL Tear?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lcl-injury)
- [PCL Strain: What Is a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and How Do You Know You Have One?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pcl-strain)
- [What Is Prepatellar Bursitis (Housemaid's Knee)?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/prepatellar-bursitis)
- [Infrapatellar Bursitis: What Is It and How Is It Treated?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/infrapatellar-bursitis)
- [Pes Anserine Bursitis: What Causes Inner Knee Pain and Why Does It Keep Coming Back?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pes-anserine-bursitis)
- [IT Band Syndrome: What Causes It and Why Does the Pain Keep Coming Back?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/it-band-syndrome)
- [IT Band Syndrome: What Are the Best Treatments and Therapies?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/it-band-syndrome-treatment)
- [What Causes Shin Splints, and How Do You Stop Them Returning?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/shin-splints)
- [What Are Hyperextended Knees (Genu Recurvatum), and Are They a Problem?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knee-hyperextension-genu-recurvatum)
- [Do Knee Braces and Supports Actually Work?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/do-knee-supports-work)
- [What Are the Best Exercises for Knee Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/best-exercises-for-knee-pain)
- [Knee Replacement Surgery: What Are the Types, and Does Alignment Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knee-replacement)
- [Total vs Partial Knee Replacement: Which Is Right for You?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/total-vs-partial-knee-replacement)
- [Robotic Knee Replacement: How Does It Work and Is It Right for You?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/robotic-knee-replacement)
- [Why Should You Have Your Leg Alignment Checked Before a Knee Replacement?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/alignment-before-knee-replacement)
- [Pain After Knee Replacement: What Causes It and How Do You Find Answers?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pain-after-knee-replacement)
- [Combined Hip and Knee Replacement: What Should You Know Before Surgery?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-and-knee-replacement)
- [Osteotomy or Knee Replacement: Which Is Right for Your Knee?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/osteotomy-vs-knee-replacement)
- [What Is a High Tibial Osteotomy, and Who Is It Suitable For?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/high-tibial-osteotomy)
- [Bow Legs, Knock Knees or Straight: How Do You Know If Your Leg Alignment Is Normal?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/leg-alignment)
- [Lower-Limb Alignment: What Is the Mechanical Axis and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lower-limb-alignment)
- [What Is the HKA Angle, and How Is Leg Alignment Measured?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hka-angle-measurement)
- [What Causes Bow Legs in Adults, and Can They Be Straightened?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/bow-legs-adults)
- [Knock Knees: What Causes Them in Adults and How Are They Assessed?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knock-knees)
- [Knock Knee Surgery: What Are Your Options for Genu Valgum Correction?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knock-knee-surgery)

## Foot & ankle

- [Foot and Ankle Anatomy: What Every Bone and Ligament Actually Does](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/foot-ankle-anatomy)
- [Why Do My Ankles Hurt When Nothing Is Injured?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/why-do-my-ankles-hurt)
- [Why Do I Keep Spraining the Same Ankle?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/chronic-ankle-instability)
- [What Causes Flat Feet in Adults, and Can They Be Corrected?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/flat-feet-adults)
- [What Are High Arches (Pes Cavus), and Do They Cause Problems?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/high-arches-pes-cavus)
- [What Is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (Adult Flatfoot)?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posterior-tibial-tendon-dysfunction)
- [What Causes Plantar Fasciitis, and Why Does It Keep Coming Back?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/plantar-fasciitis)
- [What Causes Achilles Tendinopathy, and How Long Does It Take to Heal?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/achilles-tendinopathy)
- [Peroneal Tendonitis: What Causes It and How Do You Find the Real Problem?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/peroneal-tendonitis)
- [What Causes Bunions (Hallux Valgus), and Can You Stop Them Getting Worse?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/bunions-hallux-valgus)
- [What Is Morton's Neuroma, and Why Does It Feel Like a Stone in My Shoe?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/mortons-neuroma)
- [Overpronation or Supination: How Do You Tell Which One You Have?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/overpronation-vs-supination)
- [Orthotic Insoles for Overpronation: Do They Help?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/orthotics-overpronation)
- [Do You Need Custom Orthotics, or Will Shop-Bought Flat Foot Insoles Do?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/insoles-vs-custom-orthotics)
- [Can Orthotics Actually Fix Knee Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/orthotics-for-knee-pain)
- [Do You Need a Heel Lift, and How Big Should It Be?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/heel-lifts)
- [How Do Your Shoes Affect Your Posture and Alignment?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/footwear-and-posture)
- [What Does a Weight-Bearing Foot X-ray Show That a Lying Scan Misses?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/weight-bearing-foot-xray)

## Posture & whole-body alignment

- [Body Alignment & Posture: The Complete Guide to Whole-Body Alignment](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/body-alignment-guide)
- [Posture Correction: How to Assess & Improve Your Posture](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posture-correction-guide)
- [What Happens in a Proper Posture Assessment?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posture-assessment)
- [What to Expect at a Posture and Alignment Assessment?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/what-to-expect-alignment-assessment)
- [How Long Does It Take to Correct Bad Posture?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-long-to-correct-posture)
- [What Are the Best Exercises to Improve Your Posture?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posture-exercises)
- [Do Posture Correctors Actually Work?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/do-posture-correctors-work)
- [Forward Head Posture: Causes, Effects & How to Fix It](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/forward-head-posture)
- [Forward Leaning Posture: What Causes It and How Do You Find Out Why?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/forward-leaning-posture)
- [Why Do I Feel Like I Am Leaning to One Side?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/leaning-to-one-side)
- [What Causes Rounded Shoulders, and How Do You Fix Them?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/rounded-shoulders)
- [Uneven Shoulders: What Causes Them and How Do You Find Out Why?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/uneven-shoulders)
- [What Causes Upper Back Pain Between the Shoulder Blades?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pain-between-shoulder-blades)
- [Kyphotic Lordotic Posture: What Is It and Why Does It Cause Problems?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/kyphotic-lordotic-posture)
- [Posture Headaches: How Poor Posture Triggers Head Pain](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/posture-headache)
- [What Does Sitting for Eight Hours a Day Do to Your Body?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/desk-worker-alignment)
- [How Should You Actually Sit at a Desk?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/desk-sitting-posture)
- [Why Do My Shoes Wear Down Unevenly on One Side?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/uneven-shoe-wear)
- [Muscle Imbalance: How It Affects Posture and Movement](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/muscle-imbalance)
- [Postural Sway: What Is It and Why Does Your Balance Feel Off?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/postural-sway)
- [Gait Analysis: How the Way You Walk Affects Your Joints](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/gait-analysis)

## Children & teenagers

- [When Should You Worry About Your Child's Posture?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/child-posture-when-to-worry)
- [When Is Back Pain in a Child or Teenager a Red Flag?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/back-pain-children-teenagers)
- [What Is Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and What Should Parents Do First?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis)
- [Your Child Failed a Scoliosis Screening: What Happens Next?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/scoliosis-screening-schools)
- [Why Is My Child Limping With No Obvious Injury?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/child-limping-no-injury)
- [Are Growing Pains Real, and When Should You Worry?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/growing-pains)
- [What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and When Will It Settle?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/osgood-schlatter-disease)
- [Do Flat Feet in Children Need Treating?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/flat-feet-children)
- [At What Age Should Knock Knees in Children Correct Themselves?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/knock-knees-children)
- [Are Bow Legs Normal in Toddlers, and When Do They Straighten?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/bow-legs-toddlers)
- [Why Does My Child Walk With Their Feet Turned In?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/in-toeing-children)
- [Is It Safe to Scan a Child, and How Much Radiation Do They Get?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/radiation-safety-children)
- [How Do You Prepare a Child for a Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/preparing-child-for-scan)

## Sport & activity

- [Sports Injury Prevention: Could a Hidden Alignment Problem Be Putting You at Risk?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/sports-injury-prevention)
- [How Do Sports Clubs Run Pre-Season Screening?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pre-season-screening)
- [Why Do Runners Keep Getting the Same Injury?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/running-injuries-alignment)
- [How Do You Change Your Running Form Without Getting Injured?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/running-form-gait-retraining)
- [What Causes Stress Fractures in Runners, and Can You Prevent Them?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/stress-fractures-runners)
- [Why Do I Keep Straining the Same Hamstring?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/recurrent-hamstring-strain)
- [Why Do I Keep Pulling My Calf Muscle?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/recurrent-calf-strain)
- [How Does Your Skeleton Affect Your Squat and Deadlift Depth?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/lifting-squat-deadlift-mechanics)
- [Why Do Golfers Get Lower Back Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/golf-back-pain)
- [Why Do Fast Bowlers Get Lower Back Stress Injuries?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cricket-fast-bowling-back)
- [How Do Leg Length and Pelvic Position Affect Your Bike Fit?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/cycling-bike-fit-alignment)
- [How Does Turnout Affect a Dancer's Hips and Spine?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/ballet-dance-alignment)

## Pregnancy, menopause & bone health

- [What Causes Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/pregnancy-back-pelvic-pain)
- [How Does Your Pelvis Recover After Giving Birth?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/postnatal-alignment-recovery)
- [How Does Menopause Affect Bone Health and Posture?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/menopause-bone-health-posture)
- [How Does Osteoporosis Change the Shape of Your Spine?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/osteoporosis-spinal-alignment)
- [Osteomalacia: What Causes Soft Bones in Adults and How Is It Treated?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/osteomalacia)

## Hypermobility & connective tissue

- [Joint Hypermobility: What Are the Signs, and Is Being "Double Jointed" a Problem?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/joint-hypermobility)
- [Hypermobility Syndrome: What Is It and Why Does It Cause Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hypermobility-syndrome)
- [Hypermobile Joints & Pain: Why Do Loose Joints Hurt?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hypermobile-joints-and-pain)
- [Hypermobile EDS (hEDS): What You Need to Know](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hypermobile-eds)
- [Hip Hypermobility Test: How Do You Check If Your Hip Joint Is Too Loose?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hip-hypermobility-test)
- [Connective Tissue Disorders: What Are They and How Do They Affect Your Joints?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/connective-tissue-disorders)

## Pain, symptoms & treatment options

- [My Scans Are Normal but I Am Still in Pain. What Now?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/normal-scan-still-in-pain)
- [Is My Pain Muscular or Structural? How to Tell the Difference](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/muscular-or-structural-pain)
- [Why Does My Pain Change Depending on How I Stand or Sit?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/position-dependent-pain)
- [Why Do I Always Get Injured on the Same Side?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/injured-on-same-side)
- [When Should You See a Specialist for Back, Hip or Knee Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/when-to-see-a-specialist)
- [Should You See a Physiotherapist, Osteopath or Chiropractor?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/physio-osteopath-or-chiropractor)
- [What Can Physiotherapy Actually Change, and What Can It Not?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/what-physiotherapy-can-change)
- [What Do You Do When Physiotherapy Is Not Working?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/when-physio-is-not-working)
- [Should You Stretch or Strengthen a Tight Muscle?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/stretching-vs-strengthening)
- [What Are the Best Stretches for Tight Hamstrings?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/hamstring-stretches)
- [What Is Bursitis? Inflammation of a Bursa Explained](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/bursitis)

## For clinicians

- [How Do You Refer a Patient to ScanAlign?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/how-to-refer-a-patient)
- [Imaging Referral Criteria: What Can and Cannot Be Scanned at ScanAlign?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-referral-criteria)
- [What Does a ScanAlign Report Include?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-report-contents)
- [What Is the Evidence Base for Weight-Bearing Imaging?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/evidence-weight-bearing-imaging)
- [What Imaging Do Orthopaedic Surgeons Need for Pre-Operative Planning?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-for-orthopaedic-surgeons)
- [How Does Sagittal Balance Imaging Support Spinal Surgery Planning?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-for-spinal-surgeons)
- [When Should a Physiotherapist Refer a Patient for Standing Imaging?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-for-physiotherapists)
- [How Does Standing Imaging Support Osteopathic Assessment?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-for-osteopaths)
- [When Should a Chiropractor Refer for Imaging, and What Are the Rules?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-for-chiropractors)
- [How Do Podiatrists Use Whole-Body Alignment Imaging?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/page/imaging-for-podiatrists)

## Blog articles

- [What Is an EOS Scan? (Low-Dose Full-Body Imaging Explained)](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/what-is-an-eos-scan)
- [Is EOS Scan Safe? Radiation Levels, Risks, and FAQs](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/is-eos-scan-safe-radiation-levels-and-risks)
- [EOS Scan for Scoliosis: Why Standing Imaging Matters](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/eos-scan-for-scoliosis-why-standing-imaging-matters)
- [Hip Pain & Alignment: EOS Imaging for Better Diagnosis](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/hip-pain-alignment-eos-imaging-for-better-diagnosis)
- [Knee Alignment & Osteoarthritis: How EOS Helps Treatment Planning](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/knee-alignment-or-osteoarthritis-how-eos-helps)
- [Back Pain and Poor Posture: What EOS Imaging Can Reveal](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/back-pain-and-poor-posture-what-eos-imaging-can-reveal)
- [What Happens During an EOS Scan? How to Prepare For It](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/what-happens-during-an-eos-scan-prepare-for-it)
- [Sports Injury Prevention with 3D Skeletal Scans](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/sports-injury-prevention-with-3d-skeletal-scans)
- [When Do Doctors Recommend EOS Scans? Common Reasons](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/when-do-doctors-recommend-eos-scan)
- [How an EOS Scan Reveals Pelvic Tilt & Pelvic Rotation](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/how-an-eos-scan-reveals-pelvic-tilt-pelvic-rotation)
- [Weight-Bearing vs Traditional Imaging: Why Standing Scans Are Better](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/weight-bearing-vs-traditional-imaging-which-is-better)
- [What Does an EOS Scan Report Show? Results Explained Simply](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/what-does-an-eos-scan-report-show)
- [EOS Scan for Leg Length Discrepancy: Why Accurate Measurement Matters](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/eos-scan-for-leg-length-discrepancy)
- [MRI Shows Nothing But Back Pain Remains: Could Alignment Be the Cause?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/mri-shows-nothing-but-back-pain-remains)
- [Posture Assessment in London: When Should You Consider an EOS Scan?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/posture-assessment-in-london-when-to-consider-eos-scan)
- [Can Poor Posture Cause Hip, Knee, and Back Pain?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/can-poor-posture-cause-hip-knee-and-back-pain)
- [Reducing Patient Anxiety With More Comfortable EOS Appointment](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/reducing-patient-anxiety-with-more-comfortable-eos-appointment)
- [Growing Spines: Low-Dose EOS Imaging for Kids & Teens!](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/growing-spines-eos-imaging-for-kids-teens)
- [Bow Legs and Knock Knees: When Is Standing Scan Useful?](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/bow-legs-and-knock-knees-when-standing-scan-useful)
- [Sciatica or Spinal Alignment Problem? How to Understand the Difference](https://www.scanalign.co.uk/blog/sciatica-or-spinal-alignment-problem)

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