Flexion Distraction Therapy
What is Flexion-Distraction Therapy
One of the techniques offered by ANSH Chiropractic in Metuchen, NJ is Flexion Distraction Therapy. This safe, pain-free, and non-surgical therapy is a technique aimed at increasing movement of the spine to help resolve disc bulges and herniations. If you’re experiencing extreme pain, Flexion-Distraction Therapy treatment from ANSH Chiropractic is an excellent choice for you because it consists of a non-force procedure which takes pressure off potentially injured or dysfunctional spinal nerves.
Who Can Benefit from Flexion Distraction Therapy
Flexion-Distraction therapy is a gentle and therapeutic chiropractic technique used to treat people with a variety of pain syndromes that have not responded to other treatment approaches. Flexion Distraction therapy is utilized for spinal pain, back pain, neck pain, arm pain, and leg pain.
Flexion distraction therapy can relieve pain resulting from any of the following conditions:
- Lower back pain and general lower back stiffness
- Sprains or strain to your back
- Arthritis
- Leg Pain/Sciatica
- Lumbar disc injuries including Herniated discs, Bulging discs, Slipped discs, and Ruptured discs
- Facet syndrome
- Scoliosis
- Stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Spondylolisthesis
- Failed back surgical syndrome
- Sacroiliac syndrome
- Ankylosing spondylitis
Proven Clinical Benefits of Flexion Distraction Therapy
Flexion-Distraction Therapy offers you relief from pain and stiffness by reducing pressure on the spinal nerves from a bulging disc or herniation.
- FLEXION DISTRACTION ADJUSTMENT can help prevent surgical intervention for herniated discs
- FLEXION DISTRACTION THERAPY can reduce the symptoms of sciatica
- FLEXION-DISTRACTION ADJUSTMENT can help decompress inflamed or compressed spinal nerve roots
- FLEXION-DISTRACTION THERAPY can assist in the transfer of metabolites into the spinal disc
- FLEXION DISTRACTION ADJUSTMENT can help decrease intradiscal pressures
- FLEXION DISTRACTION THERAPY can increase spinal motion and fluid within the disc and spinal joints
Why Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Flexion Distraction Therapy often helps when nothing else does. Though you may have never heard of it before, chiropractors have been using Flexion-Distraction Therapy for many years to manage the symptoms of sciatica and disc herniation. Flexion Distraction Therapy has saved many patients from on-going pain management, discomfort, temporary disability, and spinal surgery. Flexion Distraction Therapy is well-researched and has been proven effective.
Flexion Distraction: A Safe Alternative to Back Surgery
95% of patients with any of the aforementioned conditions do not require surgical intervention. When you choose Flexion Distraction Therapy from ANSH Chiropractic, Doctor Neemisha is in control of the treatment movements at all times. The flexion-distraction adjustive procedure is performed on a uniquely designed table and is based on a distractive force (supplied with the contact hand) combined with table motion. Flexion-Distraction technique uses the Cox table to restore normal physiological range of motion to the following spinal joints; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. Flexion-distraction manipulation is a gentle, non-force adjusting procedure which works with the body's natural design to aid it in healing properly.
How is Flexion Distraction Performed
The flexion distraction technique developed by Dr. James Cox is based on the application of small, precise amounts of flexion distraction to the part of your spine experiencing herniation or disc compression. As these vertebrae are gently pulled away from each other, negative pressure draws the herniated or bulging disc back into position. This relieves nerve pressure and pain, moving much-needed fluids back into the disc.
Flexion Distraction involves using a special table that distracts and flexes the spine in an automated and gentle rhythmic motion. Dr. Neemisha, uses a special Cox table built with multiple articulated sections. As you lie on the table, Dr. Neemisha will create the flexion distraction force by performing an adjustment to stabilize the vertebrae. This is done by pushing down slightly on the section of the table just below the vertebrae giving you trouble.
Along with the table, Dr. Neemisha will also use manual techniques to resolve the disc herniation or bulge. The goal of this technique is to allow the spine to move correctly in a manner that will remove pressure from the disc bulge. Flexion Distraction does this by creating a negative pressure which pulls the disc bulge back into the spine. The flexion distraction motion also maintains healthy discs through imbibition, which is the exchange of spinal fluid within the discs keeping them well articulated.
The Cox flexion distraction technique is a remarkably simple and comfortable experience for most patients. This technique can undo nerve pressure and disc compression underlying your discomfort. if successful, this technique can eliminate the need for major surgery.
How Painful is Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Flexion Distraction Therapy is not painful. Many patients actually report finding Flexion-Distraction Therapy to be pleasant and relaxing. Flexion Distraction Therapy is a gentle, non-force technique and is great for patients recovering from surgery or those who experienced a recent injury and now find their range of motion limited or difficult. Generally speaking, the patient is not subjected to increased pain and discomfort during the treatment.
Is Flexion Distraction Therapy Safe if the Patient has Arthritis or Osteoporosis
The gentle nature of Flexion Distraction makes it particularly well suited for patients who require a lighter touch. Flexion Distraction Therapy movements are mostly slow and repetitive making it ideal for patients suffering from arthritis, osteoporosis, an aging spine, degenerative disc disease, stiffness, or spinal stenosis. This is because Flexion-Distraction Therapy avoids quick thrusts and undue pressure.
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