Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—it’s
about persistent pain, restricted movement, and the
emotional weight of not being able to do what you love. Kyphosis, a condition where the upper back curves forward more
than normal, is particularly
common for older Williamson adults. It’s often brought on
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The result? Daily activities like
standing tall, turning your head, or even taking deep breaths can become difficult and uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Apple Country Chiropractic,
particularly a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people struggling
with this and other Williamson spinal conditions.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis does not just affect the thoracic
spine. It throws off your
entire body alignment, affecting how you stand, move, and feel. As Dr. Eric
Chu emphasized in a recent case report, when the thoracic spine curves
forward, the neck often compensates by jutting
the head forward. (1) This domino effect can result in cervical postural syndrome, causing neck pain, stiffness, and muscle fatigue. No fun.
HELP FOR SPINAL KYPHOSIS PAIN
That’s why treatments like Cox® Technic are so critical. Rather than just covering up the pain or treating a single area, this technique
addresses the spine as a linked system. It
utilizies gentle, rhythmic spinal stretching and range motion to
decompress joints and relieve nerve pressure—without the force of traditional
spinal manipulation. We at Apple Country Chiropractic bet you’ll appreciate
this approach!
A CASE OF KYPHOSIS
A nice example of how patients are helped comes from a
case study by Dr. Lee Hazen involving a 75-year-old woman who
had undergone several vertebroplasties to treat
compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. (2) Despite those procedures, she
continued to experience intense pain and struggled with pronounced kyphosis. Enter Cox® Technic. Through a series of carefully performed
treatments, her posture got better, her pain lessened
dramatically, and she regained the ability to
move more freely—something her other care approaches
hadn’t been able to offer.
One of the most remarkable things about Cox®
Technic is how safe it is for older adults with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled method avoids
the risks of more foreceful techniques,
making it a smart option for those with osteoporosis or post-surgical recovery.
Together, these case studies paint a clear
picture: chiropractic care and Cox® Technic don’t just treat
the symptoms—they work to address the root of the problem.
By restoring better alignment and relieving
pressure, it helps patients move better, feel stronger, and regain confidence
in their bodies.
For anyone dealing with spinal kyphosis and
its side effects, Williamson chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Apple Country Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates
the gentle, safe, research-documented treatment of The Cox® Technic System of
Spinal Pain Management.
Make your Williamson chiropractic
appointment soon.