Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—it’s
about stubborn pain, restricted movement, and the
emotional struggle of not being able to do what you really like
to do. Kyphosis, the forward rounding of the upper back, is particularly
common for older Minster adults. It’s often caused
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The ultimate
effect? Daily activities like
standing tall, turning your head, or even breathing
deeply can become tough and uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Minster Chiropractic Center,
particularly a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Minster 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 new case report, when the
upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, the neck often counters by jutting
the head forward. (1) This chain reaction can result in cervical postural syndrome, bringing neck pain, stiffness, and muscle
tiredness. No fun.
HELP FOR SPINAL KYPHOSIS PAIN
That’s why treatments like Cox® Technic are so valuable. Rather than just covering up the pain or treating a single area, this treatment approach
addresses the spine as an interconnected 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 Minster Chiropractic Center 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 about a 75-year-old woman who
had experienced several vertebroplasties to manage
compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. (2) Despite those procedures, she
continued to experience intense pain and struggled with pronounced kyphosis. Introduce
Cox® Technic to her care. Through a series of carefully applied
treatments, her posture improved, her pain reduced
dramatically, and she regained the ability to
move more freely—something traditional care
hadn’t been able to offer.
One of the most remarkable things about Cox®
Technic is how cautious it is for older adults with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled method averts
the risks of more aggressive approaches,
making it a smart alternative for those with osteoporosis or post-surgical recovery.
Together, these case studies depict a clear
picture: chiropractic care and Cox® Technic don’t just treat
the symptoms—they work to address the root of the problem.
By bringing back better alignment and easing
pressure, it helps patients move better, feel stronger, and regain confidence
in their bodies.
For anyone dealing with spinal kyphosis and
its ripple effects, Minster chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Minster Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes
the gentle, safe, research-documented treatment of The Cox® Technic System of
Spinal Pain Management.
Make your Minster chiropractic
appointment soon.