Standing Tall Again: How Cox® Technic Chiropractic Care Eases Pain from St Peters Spinal Kyphosis
Living with spinal kyphosis goes far beyond just having a hunched back—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 St Peters adults. It’s often caused by osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or degenerative changes over time. The ultimate effect? Daily activities like standing tall, rotating your head, or even breathing deeply can become difficult and uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Old Mill Chiropractic, specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people struggling with this St Peters spinal condition.
WHAT IS SPINAL KYPHOSIS?
Spinal kyphosis doesn’t just affect the thoracic spine. It throws your whole posture out of balance. As Dr. Eric Chu highlighted in a recent case report, when the upper (thoracic) spine bends forward excessively, the neck often compensates by extending the head forward. (1) This chain reaction leads to cervical postural syndrome, causing neck pain, stiffness, and muscle fatigue. Not a good thing.
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 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 the force of traditional spinal manipulation. We at Old Mill Chiropractic feel you’ll like this approach!
A CASE OF KYPHOSIS
A powerful example of these benefits comes from a case study by Dr. Lee Hazen about 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 got better, her pain reduced considerably, 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 safe it is for older adults with fragile bones. Its slow, controlled approach averts the risks of more aggressive approaches, making it a smart option for those who have osteoporosis or are in post-surgical recovery.
Together, these case studies paint a clear picture: chiropractic care and Cox® Technic don’t just treat the symptoms—they work to get to 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 ripple effects, St Peters chiropractic care with Cox® Technic could be the missing piece to a more comfortable, active life.
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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.