Spinal Flexion/Distraction Decompression
Relieve Pressure. Restore Movement. Support Healing.
When your back hurts, especially from disc issues, even simple movements can feel difficult.
Spinal flexion/distraction decompression offers a gentle and effective way to relieve that pressure and restore comfort.
This hands-on technique uses a specialized table that allows your spine to be gently flexed and stretched, while your chiropractor carefully stabilizes specific segments of your spine 🤲.
This allows us to target the treatment exactly where it’s needed.
As your spine is distracted (slightly separated), it creates a subtle vacuum effect inside the disc 💨, helping to:
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💧 Pull in fresh nutrients and hydration
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⚡ Ease pressure on irritated nerves
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🛡️ Promote healing and reduce inflammation
Originally developed as the Cox Technique, this approach is especially useful for:
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🩻 Disc herniations and disc bulges
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🧘♂️ Tight muscles needing a localized stretch
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🤸♀️ Stiff joints that need gentle mobilization
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🚶♂️ Chronic lower back pain that limits daily movement
Unlike more forceful or aggressive methods, flexion/distraction decompression is slow, controlled, and customized for your body and comfort level.
Many patients find the experience relaxing, and some feel relief even during the session itself.
Not sure if this is the right fit for you?
We recommend spinal decompression based on your evaluation results.
Learn more about our Comprehensive Assessment 🧠 , the first step in determining the most effective treatment approach for your condition.
Whether you’re recovering from a disc herniation or simply want to improve your spinal mobility and reduce stiffness, this technique offers a safe way to help you move and feel better.
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Whether you’re dealing with pain, trying to move better, or want to optimize performance — we’re here to help.
