Remove edges in closely curved strokes?

As you can see, the base for the shape is fluid and curved, but since it is so close and big it creates corners. Is there any way, besides expanding the stroke and curving it manually, to remove the edges? Preferrably while still maintaining the editabiliy of the stroke.

Baard,
You might also (working on a copy) try a combination of Handle and Anchor Point adjustment, changing the directions and lengths of the relevant Handles and moving the Anchor Points a bit about.
When you look at the screenshot, the spine is rounded, but not enough: it has to be much more rounded to also have the concave edge of the stroke rounded.
You should be aware that it is necessary to change the actual shape. The task is to get as close as possible to the overall appearance.
The obvious combination would be a direction somewhat (further) away from the rounding and a moderate shortening, probably with a limited move.

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