Cox Flexion-Distraction
at Marsteller Family Chiropractic
Cox Flexion-Distraction Therapy is a gentle, non-surgical spinal treatment used to relieve pressure on the discs and nerves in your spine. This therapy uses a specialized treatment table that slowly and precisely stretches and decompresses the spine, helping reduce pain and improve mobility — without forceful twisting or cracking. It is especially helpful for patients with disc problems, nerve pain, or chronic back conditions.
How Cox Flexion-Distraction Works
You lie comfortably on a specially designed table that gently moves and stretches specific areas of the spine. The movement is slow, rhythmic, and comfortable for most patients. This controlled movement helps reduce pressure on spinal discs, decrease nerve compression, and improve spinal motion and flexibility. It also increases circulation to injured tissues, reduces inflammation and irritation, and promotes disc healing and rehydration.
Conditions It Helps
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Chronic low back pain
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint syndrome
- Pinched nerves
- Post-surgical back pain
- Disc-related neck pain
Benefits of Cox Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Patients often experience:
- Reduced disc pressure
- Less nerve pain and irritation
- Improved spinal mobility
- Decreased muscle tension
- Relief from radiating leg or arm pain
- Non-surgical treatment option
- Comfortable and gentle care
What to Expect During Treatment
Your session is comfortable and relaxing. You lie face down on the specialized table while the doctor performs gentle spinal stretching movements — no forceful adjustments or twisting. Sessions typically last 10-20 minutes, and most patients feel a stretching or pressure-relieving sensation. Many patients notice reduced pain and improved movement over time.
Our Goal
Cox Flexion-Distraction therapy helps relieve pressure on irritated discs and nerves so your spine can function and heal properly. We use this gentle decompression approach to help reduce pain, restore movement, and improve long-term spinal health.