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 Auburn adults. It is often brought on
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 difficult and uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.,
particularly a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is extending real relief—and hope—for people struggling
with this and other Auburn 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 highlighted in a recent case report, when the
upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, the neck often counters by jutting
the head forward. (1) This chain reaction leads
to 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 critical. Rather than just covering up the pain or treating a single area, this technique
treats 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 Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. feel you’ll appreciate
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 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 lessened
dramatically, 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 cautious it is for older folks with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled approach avoids
the risks of more foreceful techniques,
making it a smart alternative for those with osteoporosis or 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 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, Auburn chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic might be the key to unlocking a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes
the gentle, safe, research-documented treatment of The Cox® Technic System of
Spinal Pain Management.
Schedule your Auburn chiropractic
appointment now.