Standing Tall Again: How Cox® Technic Chiropractic Care Eases Pain from Sitka Spinal Kyphosis
Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—it’s about persistent pain, limited movement, and the emotional weight 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 Sitka adults. It’s often caused by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The ultimate effect? 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, specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction, is extending real relief—and hope—for people struggling with this Sitka spinal condition.
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 highlighted in a new case report, when the upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, the neck often compensates by extending the head forward. (1) This chain reaction leads to 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 important. Instead of masking the pain or focusing only on one region, this technique treats the spine as a linked system. It utilizies 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 these benefits comes from a case study by Dr. Lee Hazen about 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. Introduce Cox® Technic to her care. Through a series of carefully applied treatments, her posture got better, her pain reduced dramatically, 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 notable things about Cox® Technic is how cautious it is for older folks with fragile bones. Its slow, controlled method averts the risks of more aggressive approaches, 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 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 battling spinal kyphosis and its ripple effects, Sitka chiropractic care with Cox® Technic could be the missing piece to 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.