Have you ever felt guilty or ashamed about your scoliosis?It’s actually a common experience for many people with scoliosis! And there are several ways to respond to it, which is one of the topics I discussed with Kerry Green, LCSW, in this month’s edition of Curve Convos.We also covered many other aspects of living with scoliosis:Finding a better perspective on agingFeeling shameful, fearful, or guilty for back painPhysical and mental tools for dealing with a scoliosis pain flare-upThe dorsal vagal shutdown nervous system responsePotential connections between scoliosis and concussion/traumatic brain injuryThe link between procrastination and burnoutUsing a rock mat for nervous system regulation and pain managementFun (and random) summer jobsWe also discussed some of our favorite jump-roping Instagram accounts. Catch the full episode for all the details.Resources mentioned:Kerry’s WebsiteKerry’s InstagramRock Mat
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