Flexion-Distraction is a common chiropractic technique that is a gentle, non-force adjusting procedure that works with the body’s natural ability for proper healing of disc and joint related injuries. Flexion – Distraction requires a special table for effective use of the technique. The table provides spinal traction (lengthening) with subsequent flexion (forward bending) movements of the lumbar spine.
It is a very safe, effective, conservative approach for disc injuries, low back and leg pain symptoms, and a definite alternative to explore if disc surgery has been recommended.
Non-disc related conditions causing back pain (facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain/strain, scoliosis, sacroiliac syndrome, or stenosis) benefit from Flexion-Distraction.
There is no pain associated with this treatment. Instead, the flexion-distraction technique’s gentle pumping to the painful area allows the centre of the intervertebral disc (called the nucleus pulpous) to assume its central position in the disc. Flexion-Distraction may also improve disc height.
This technique can help move the disc away from the nerve, reducing inflammation of the nerve root, and eventually any associated pain and inflammation into the leg (if there is any related to your herniated disc).
With Flexion-Distraction, you generally need a series of treatments combined with supplementation, and at-home treatments (your chiropractor will let you know what those are). Gradually, specific exercises to treat your herniated disc will be incorporated into your treatment plan.
Your chiropractor will monitor you throughout the treatment plan.
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