Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—it’s
about persistent pain, restricted movement, and the
emotional struggle of not being able to do what you really like
to do. Kyphosis, a condition where the upper back curves forward more
than normal, is especially
common for older Sitka adults. It is often caused
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The result? Activities of daily living like
standing tall, turning your head, or even taking deep breaths can become difficult and uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka,
particularly a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Sitka spinal conditions.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis doesn’t 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 counters by extending
the head forward. (1) This domino effect can result in cervical postural syndrome, bringing neck pain, stiffness, and muscle
tiredness. Not a
good thing.
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
treats the spine as a linked system. It
uses gentle, rhythmic spinal stretching and range motion to
decompress joints and reduce nerve pressure—without the force of traditional
spinal manipulation. We at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka feel you’ll like
this approach!
A CASE OF KYPHOSIS
A powerful 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 performed
treatments, her posture improved, her pain reduced
considerably, and she got back 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 approach avoids
the risks of more foreceful approaches,
making it a smart alternative for those who have osteoporosis or
are in post-surgical recovery.
Together, these case studies paint a clear
picture: chiropractic care and Cox® Technic don’t just work on the symptoms—they work to get to the root of the problem.
By bringing back 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 ripple effects, Sitka chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic might be the key to unlocking a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
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 Sitka chiropractic
appointment soon.