Are you so focused on healing your scoliosis that it’s doing more harm than good?

If you’re not seeing the results you want from your scoliosis care, it’s easy to think that you should just “try harder.” But doing so often has a negative effect. 

This short episode covers mindset from a different perspective:

• How being too focused can be detrimental
• Recognizing mindset challenges impacting your results
• Taking a big-picture approach to your scoliosis care

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Resources mentioned:

Dr. Cassie Huckaby’s Instagram

The Scoliosis Strength Collective

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Is cycling safe if you have scoliosis? What about doing twisty yoga stretches?

These are just a few of the topics I recently discussed with Kerry Green, LCSW. Kerry is a nervous system expert who has scoliosis, and she provides fascinating insights into living with chronic pain and other scoliosis symptoms. I always learn so much during our conversations.

This episode of Curve Convos with Kerry covers everything from heatless curls to overcoming our fears, and so much more:

• Whether cycling/spinning is a safe exercise for scoliosis
• How to know whether an exercise or movement is right for you
• Modifying exercise routines based on what your body needs
• Conquering personal fears about movements, exercises, or activities
• How trying new things can positively impact your nervous system
• Tips for regulating your nervous system

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Resources mentioned:

Kerry’s Website
Kerry’s Instagram
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Are your eyes contributing to your back pain?

They might be! But there’s an upside — strengthening your eye muscles can help reduce back pain and improve your mobility.

This episode is all about how the connection between your cranial nerves and scoliosis:

• Why a holistic approach to care is so effective
• The body’s hierarchy of self-protection
• The connection between your cranial nerves and other body systems
• How to identify and address eye issues impacting posture
• Caring for your cranial nerves and exercising your eye muscles
• The check/re-check protocol for self-assessment

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Resources mentioned:

Ahead of the Curve, Episode 69: Scoliosis and Your Nervous System

Scoliologic Fitness

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What should you do when you feel like you aren’t seeing results from scoliosis physical therapy?

Change your approach! Every person is completely different, and it’s crucial to find a treatment approach that works with your body and addresses your unique needs.

That’s just one of the things I’ve learned from working with Anna Hartman, founder of MovementREV. She’s my guest in this episode, and we’re diving deep into the essentials of physical therapy and scoliosis care:

• The importance of listening to your body and believing yourself
• Forcing the body into specific shapes vs. meeting the body where it is
• How to take a flexible approach to traditional scoliosis treatment protocols
• The impact of negative internal messages about scoliosis
• Figuring out your personal underlying reason for pain, which may not match someone else’s
• How to stop blaming yourself for your scoliosis pain
• The value of prioritizing goals and actions in your life

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Resources mentioned:

Anna Hartman, The Movement Rev

Anna’s Instagram

Anna’s podcast

The Scoliosis Strength Collective

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What’s the best way to care for your scoliosis curve?

It all comes down to understanding the basics of curve care. Once you know how you want to support your spine, you can incorporate effective movements and habits into your daily routine.

This episode covers the four scoliosis basics: 

• Elongation
• Stacking
• Breath
• Stabilization
• Using these basics to reduce pain, improve posture, and increase mobility

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Resources mentioned:

Scoliosis Basics Masterclass

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Do other people with scoliosis have similar experiences to yours?

It’s a question that most of us ask ourselves occasionally. There’s so much value in hearing other people’s experiences and knowing that you aren’t alone!

I recently got to chat with Kerry Green, LCSW. She’s a licensed therapist and coach, and also a spinal fusion warrior! In this free-flowing conversation, Kerry and I covered a lot of ground:

• Thoughts on bracing
• How scoliosis impacts physical activities
• Fear of physical movement and activity (kinesiophobia)
• How to improve proprioception (knowledge of your body’s position and movement)
• How movement can help release emotions/trauma stored in the body
• Exercising safely with scoliosis

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Resources mentioned:

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia

Kerry’s Website

Kerry’s Instagram 

Kim Moscatello on Instagram 

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Is your scoliosis impacting your sleep?

The position you sleep in can affect your spinal curve and contribute to back and neck pain. If you’re waking up tired or in pain, you might need to change your sleep habits. This episode covers all the essentials of sleeping with scoliosis:

• Habits that help improve sleep quality
• How spinal elongation exercises can help with sleep
• Bedtime breathing exercises
• Why sleeping on your stomach isn’t ideal if you have scoliosis
• Which sleep positions are best for different curve types
• Top reasons you might wake up with a headache or back pain
• How to choose a good pillow

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Resources mentioned:

Ahead of the Curve, Episode 53: Is Your Mattress Exacerbating Your Scoliosis?

The Scoliosis Strength Collective

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Feel like it’s impossible to keep up with a scoliosis exercise routine?

Many people feel this way because they think spending hours in the gym every day is necessary to see results.

But that’s not true! Just 10-20 minutes a day can be extremely effective in helping you build strength, improve your alignment, and reduce pain. This episode explains everything:

• Common reasons that people think they don’t have time to exercise
• Finding your motivation to change your routine
• Time management tips for fitting in exercise
• How to simplify complicated scoliosis exercise routines
• The power of structure and accountability
• How to add scoliosis-specific exercises into your current fitness routine

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Resources mentioned:

The Scoliosis Strength Collective

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Are you living with chronic pain?

It can be an extremely frustrating and debilitating experience. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone — and there are ways to address your pain.

This episode is a discussion with Agnes Szymczak, a chronic pain coach and spinal fusion warrior. Our discussion covers many different aspects of this complicated topic:

• Agnes’ scoliosis story and experience with chronic pain
• A holistic (mind/body) approach to pain management
• Lifestyle factors that can affect chronic pain
• The connection between chronic pain and mental health
• Finding a self-care routine that works for you

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Resources mentioned:

Agnes’s Website

Agnes’s Facebook

The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain (by Alan Gordon)

The Mountain If You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery (by Brianna Wiest)

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Does scoliosis affect your digestive system?

Yes — probably more than you think! The truth is that your spinal curve can prevent your digestive organs from functioning optimally, which can lead to uncomfortable issues like heartburn and constipation.

But you don’t just have to live with these symptoms. This episode includes all the information you need to support good digestion and feel better:

• Gastrointestinal issues that often affect people with scoliosis
• How posture impacts digestion
• Why spinal elongation can help address digestive issues
• How breathing correctly can help improve digestion
• Practical tips to address scoliosis-related digestive issues

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Resources mentioned:

Scoliosis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Adults

Abdominal Massage

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