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 love. Kyphosis, a condition where the upper back curves forward more
than normal, is particularly
common for older Largo adults. It is often brought on
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 tough and uneasy.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Hollstrom & Associates Inc,
particularly a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion
Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people struggling
with this and other Largo spinal conditions.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis does not 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 new case report, when the thoracic spine curves
forward, the neck often counters by extending
the head forward. (1) This chain reaction can result in 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 valuable. 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 Hollstrom & Associates Inc bet you’ll appreciate
this approach!
A CASE OF KYPHOSIS
A nice 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 manage
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 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 safe it is for older adults with
fragile bones. Its slow, controlled method avoids
the risks of more foreceful approaches,
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 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 dealing with spinal kyphosis and
its side effects, Largo chiropractic care with Cox®
Technic could be the missing piece to a
more comfortable, active life.
CONTACT Hollstrom & Associates Inc
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 Largo chiropractic
appointment now.