Living with spinal kyphosis isn’t just about poor posture—it’s
about persistent pain, restricted movement, and the
emotional struggle of not being able to do what you love. Kyphosis, the forward rounding of the upper back, is particularly
common for older Carrolltown adults. It’s often caused
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The result? 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 Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation,
particularly a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is extending real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Carrolltown 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 thoracic spine curves
forward, the neck often compensates by jutting
the head forward. (1) This domino effect 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 critical. Rather than just covering up the pain or treating a single area, this treatment approach
addresses the spine as an interconnected 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 Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 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 performed
treatments, her posture improved, her pain reduced
dramatically, and she regained the ability to
move more freely—something traditional care
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 avoids
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 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 side effects, Carrolltown chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic might be the key to unlocking a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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 Carrolltown chiropractic
appointment soon.