Ep. 10: Managing Pain Flares - How The Experts Manage Their Pain With Scoliosis

Jan 21

What does scoliosis pain management really look like—even for the experts?

In this episode, Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth get personal. Instead of talking theory or protocols, they share their own lived experiences with scoliosis, pain flare-ups, injuries, and the ongoing process of managing a curved spine in real life.

Despite years of training, professional expertise, and consistent movement practices, they discuss how pain can still show up—and how they’ve learned to respond to it with awareness, adaptability, and compassion rather than fear.

In this episode, they cover:

Why having scoliosis doesn’t automatically mean constant pain—and why flare-ups can still happen
Laura’s experience managing recurring neck pain, headaches, and tension after spinal fusion
Beth’s journey with weightlifting, injury, recovery, and learning when to pull back
How stress, sleep, hydration, nutrition, and fatigue can influence pain levels
The emotional side of pain, including fear, frustration, and sensitivity after injury
Why pain doesn’t always mean damage—and how the nervous system plays a role
The importance of building a personal toolbox for flare-ups
Why X-rays don’t tell the whole story—and how people can feel better even when their curve doesn’t change
The role of movement, strength training, and daily activity in long-term spine health

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This episode is a reminder that scoliosis care is primarily about learning how to listen to your body, respond thoughtfully, and keep moving forward, even when progress isn’t linear.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing something wrong if I still have pain?”—this conversation is for you.