Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—it’s
about stubborn pain, restricted movement, and the
emotional weight 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 particularly
common for older Manchester adults. It is often brought on
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 difficult and uneasy.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries,
specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Manchester spinal conditions.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis does not just affect the thoracic
spine. It throws your posture out of balance. As Dr. Eric
Chu emphasized in a new case report, when the thoracic spine curves
forward, the neck often compensates by jutting
the head forward. (1) This chain reaction 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 important. Rather than just covering up the pain or treating a single area, this treatment approach
treats the spine as a linked system. It
utilizies gentle, rhythmic spinal stretching and range motion to
decompress joints and reduce nerve pressure—without using the
intense pressure of conventional spinal adjustments. We at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries feel you’ll appreciate
this approach!
A CASE OF KYPHOSIS
A nice example of how patients are helped comes from a
case report by Dr. Lee Hazen involving a 75-year-old woman who
had experienced 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 performed
treatments, her posture got better, 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 folks with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled approach avoids
the risks of more foreceful techniques,
making it a smart option 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 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 ripple effects, Manchester chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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 Manchester chiropractic
appointment soon.