Embracing your brace means transforming frustration into enthusiasm. It means adjusting and learning to live with a new part of your life. It means confidence, in yourself and in your brace.
Having a scoliosis back brace can be taxing, both physically and mentally. They can be the source of anxiety, frustration, and anger.
I despised my brace for a while; it seemed to be the cause of all my annoyances. I was frustrated, self-conscious, uncomfortable, and in pain. But one night, I was venting to my friend about how much it was bringing me down and she told me to “embrace my brace“. She went on, encouraging me throughout the night, but those three words stuck in my head. From then on I decided to stop rejecting my back brace, and rather, embrace it. I refused to let it get the better of me.
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New Scoliosis Brace
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What to expect
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How do you deal with the hot weather during summer with your brace on?
What’s Your Scoliosis Story?
When were you first diagnosed? When did you start wearing a brace and what was it like? What’s your story?
Clothes that work well with your scoliosis brace
What types of clothes have you found that work really well with your brace?
Discomfort & Pain
Physically, the brace can be taxing. Here are a few tips that may help your body adjust, or help you avoid unnecessary pains.
Mentality
Be confident and proud- the mental battle is the most important part.
Clothes & Shopping
Shopping for the right clothes to conceal your brace and keep you comfortable and confident can be the hardest part about having a back brace. Hopefully these tips can help you find clothes that fit your style and your brace!
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