07/23/2026
Ever been told one shoulder sits higher, or that you lean — but it feels totally normal to you? There's a reason for that.
Your brain keeps an internal map of "straight." When posture shifts slowly, it quietly updates that map — so you feel level while everyone around you sees the difference. Here's how your body schema, the righting reflex, and scoliosis work together to hide a curve in plain sight.
Try it: stand at a mirror and really look at both shoulder heights.
Slouching or something more? Take the 60-second posture quiz: njcurvecare.com/scoliosis-assessment
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