Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—it’s
about persistent pain, limited 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 Plainville adults. It’s often caused
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The ultimate
effect? Activities of daily living like
standing tall, rotating your head, or even taking deep breaths can become tough and uneasy.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Layden Chiropractic,
specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is extending real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Plainville spinal conditions.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis doesn’t just affect the thoracic
spine. It throws your posture out of balance. As Dr. Eric
Chu emphasized in a recent case report, when the thoracic spine curves
forward, the neck often compensates by extending
the head forward. (1) This domino effect leads
to 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 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 using the
intense pressure of conventional spinal adjustments. We at Layden Chiropractic bet you’ll like
this approach!
A CASE OF KYPHOSIS
A powerful example of how patients are helped comes from a
case report by Dr. Lee Hazen about a 75-year-old woman who
had experienced several vertebroplasties to treat
compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. (2) Despite those procedures, she
was
still in significant pain and dealing with severe kyphosis. Introduce
Cox® Technic to her care. Through a series of carefully applied
treatments, her posture improved, her pain lessened
considerably, 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 safe it is for older adults with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled method avoids
the risks of more aggressive techniques,
making it a smart alternative for those who have osteoporosis or
are in 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 get to the root of the problem.
By restoring 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, Plainville chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Layden 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.
Schedule your Plainville chiropractic
appointment soon.