Living with spinal kyphosis isn’t just about poor posture—it’s
about persistent pain, limited movement, and the
emotional struggle 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 Groton adults. It’s often caused
by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The result? Daily activities like
standing tall, rotating your head, or even breathing
deeply can become difficult and uneasy.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office,
specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people dealing
with this and other Groton spinal conditions.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis doesn’t just affect the thoracic
spine. It throws your posture out of balance. As Dr. Eric
Chu emphasized in a recent case report, when the
upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, the neck often counters by extending
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. Instead of
masking the pain or focusing only on one region, this technique
addresses 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 Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office 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 involving 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. Enter Cox® Technic. Through a series of carefully applied
treatments, her posture got better, 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 safe it is for older folks 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 work on the symptoms—they work to address 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, Groton chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic might be the key to unlocking a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
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 Groton chiropractic
appointment today.