Flexion Distraction Therapy is a chiropractic technique and non-surgical treatment used to treat several conditions of the lumbar spine. Flexion Distraction Therapy is safe, non-forceful and works to successfully relieve pressure from spinal nerves that have been injured or are dysfunctional. Our doctors use a special table that distracts and flexes the spine in an automated and gentle rhythmic motion.
The benefits of Flexion Distraction Therapy include:
- Reduced pressure on the spinal nerves from a disc bulge or herniation
- Increased spinal motion within the disc and spinal joints
- Avoiding herniated disc surgery
- Reduced sciatica symptoms
What to Expect
Our doctors use a manual technique with a specialized table to decompress the spine by applying gentle stretching or traction. The process relaxing as the movements are typically slow and repetitive. Many patients have stated they find these treatments to be pleasant and relaxing.
Treatment
Conditions that may benefit from Flexion Distraction Therapy:
- Lumbar disc injuries (ruptured, bulging or herniated “slipped disc”)
- Low back pain
- Leg pain and Sciatica
- Arthritis
- General lower back stiffness
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprain or strain
- Scoliosis
- Sacroiliac syndrome
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)