Standing Tall Again: How Cox® Technic Chiropractic Care Eases Pain from La Grande Spinal Kyphosis
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 La Grande 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 taking deep breaths can become tough and uncomfortable.
But there’s good news. Chiropractic care at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC, specifically a technique known as Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction, is offering real relief—and hope—for people struggling with this La Grande spinal condition.
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 thoracic spine curves forward, the neck often compensates by extending the head forward. (1) This domino effect can result in cervical postural syndrome, bringing neck pain, stiffness, and muscle tiredness. No fun.
HELP FOR SPINAL KYPHOSIS PAIN
That’s why treatments like Cox® Technic are so valuable. Instead of masking the pain or focusing only on one region, this treatment approach addresses 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 Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC 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 involving a 75-year-old woman who had experienced several vertebroplasties to treat compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. (2) Despite those procedures, she was still in significant pain and dealing with severe kyphosis. Introduce Cox® Technic to her care. Through a series of carefully applied treatments, her posture got better, her pain lessened 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 avoids the risks of more aggressive approaches, making it a smart option for those with osteoporosis or post-surgical recovery.
Together, these case studies depict 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 battling spinal kyphosis and its side effects, La Grande chiropractic care with Cox® Technic might be the key to unlocking 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 illustrates the gentle, safe, research-documented treatment of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.