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 love. Kyphosis, the forward rounding of the upper back, is especially
common for older Oxford adults. It’s often caused
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The ultimate
effect? Daily activities like
standing tall, rotating your head, or even taking deep breaths can become tough and uneasy.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Satterwhite Chiropractic,
specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is extending real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Oxford 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 highlighted in a new case report, when the
upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, the neck often counters by extending
the head forward. (1) This chain reaction can result in cervical postural syndrome, causing neck pain, stiffness, and muscle fatigue. Not a
good thing.
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 technique
treats the spine as a linked system. It
uses gentle, rhythmic spinal stretching and range motion to
decompress joints and relieve nerve pressure—without the force of traditional
spinal manipulation. We at Satterwhite Chiropractic 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 involving a 75-year-old woman who
had undergone several vertebroplasties to treat
compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. (2) Despite those procedures, she
was
still in significant pain and dealing with severe kyphosis. Enter Cox® Technic. Through a series of carefully applied
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 notable things about Cox®
Technic is how safe it is for older adults with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled approach averts
the risks of more aggressive approaches,
making it a smart option for those with osteoporosis or 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 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 side effects, Oxford chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Satterwhite 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.
Make your Oxford chiropractic
appointment today.