Denial is associated with a backward spinal curvature. The further a spine goes backward, the more that person is going to withdraw from what they feel. And when they are being criticized, you will see this from person to person, when someone is critical of someone, what that person who is being criticized will want to do is run away. And that is what we pick up with the backward curve and their eventual withdraw from the hurt that they feel. Call 562-420-8884 chiroman.com