Living with spinal kyphosis isn’t just about poor posture—it’s
about persistent pain, restricted movement, and the
emotional weight of not being able to do what you love. Kyphosis, the forward rounding of the upper back, is particularly
common for older McHenry adults. It’s often caused
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 uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic,
specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is extending real relief—and hope—for people struggling
with this and other McHenry 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
upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, 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 the force of traditional
spinal manipulation. We at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic bet 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 performed
treatments, her posture improved, her pain lessened
dramatically, and she regained 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 adults with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled method averts
the risks of more aggressive techniques,
making it a smart alternative for those with osteoporosis or 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 side effects, McHenry chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT OrthoIllinois 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.
Schedule your McHenry chiropractic
appointment today.