What is Flexion-Distraction Therapy?
Flexion-Distraction (F/D) is a gentle, chiropractic treatment procedure utilized for back and neck pain. Flexion-Distraction is a safe alternative to back surgery for those 95% of patients whose conditions do not demand surgical intervention. The doctor is in control of the treatment movements at all times.
Flexion-Distraction is utilized for many conditions such as:
- Failed Back surgical Syndromes
- Disc Pain
- Sciatica / Leg pain
- Whiplash injuries
- Stenosis
- Arm Pain
- Neck Pain
- Failed course of Steroid Injections
How Flexion/Distraction Works
- Increases the intervertebral disc height to remove annular tension on the annular fibers and nerve by making more room and improving circulation.
- Allows the nucleus pulposus, the center of the disc, to assume its central position within the annular fibers and relieves irritation of the spinal nerve.
- Restores vertebral joints to their physiological motion relationships.
- Improves posture and locomotion while relieving pain, enhancing body function, and promoting a state of well-being.
For Non-Disc related conditions:
Patients with other conditions causing back pain (facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain/strain, scoliosis, transitional vertebra, sacroiliac restrictions and misalignment, certain types of spinal stenosis), Flexion/Distraction provides all of the above benefits plus the ability to place the spinal joints into normal, painless movements to restore spinal motion.