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How the Cox Flexion Distraction Works in Chiropractic Therapy
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If you’re suffering from back, neck or leg pain, your chiropractor may use a number of different techniques to locate the root cause and release tension or pressure in the affected area. The Cox Flexion Distraction Technique, also known as the Cox Technic, is a non-surgical spinal manipulation adjustment technique that helps to stop pain immediately by realigning the spine.
This technique also restores range of motion in the joints and muscles, thereby increasing flexibility and improving your posture. Here’s a close look at how the Cox Flexion Distraction treatment works, and how what key benefits you can look forward to when you are undergoing this chiropractic treatment:
How the Cox Flexion Distraction Works
The Cox Technique is designed to be a safe, nearly-painless alternative to back surgery, and is commonly used in patients who are still suffering from back pain after extensive surgery, or are in the rehabilitation phase and want to improve their recovery results. The technique is designed to realign the spine by applying pressure in key areas of the back; the chiropractor effectively decompresses the discs by applying a gentle stretch to the lower spine, and a series of repetitive movements and thrusts to reduce pressure.
The Flexion-Distraction technique is typically performed on a special table that helps to separate the thoracic, cervical and lumbar spinal joints. Only slight pressure is applied to the body throughout the process, and the goal is decrease pressure and decompress the inflamed areas around the spine to restore nerve functioning.
Results are sometimes instantaneous, and researchers report that it takes an average of 29 days for most people to see significant results. Most people need at least 12 visits to obtain optimal results, but results vary significantly by patient and condition.
Key Benefits of the Cox Flexion Distraction Technique
The Cox Flexion Distraction Technique is most appropriate for resolving mid and lower back pain, hip pain, neck and shoulder pain, and reducing the effects of whiplash. Other key benefits of this treatment include:
- Improved range of motion in the feet, toes, shoulders and arms
- Reduction of headaches or migraines
- Improved posture after only a few treatments
- May be covered by some insurance plans
- Brief, painless treatments; may be suitable for people who cannot tolerate pain
- Restores vertebral joints for better functioning
- Increases circulation and improves nerve communications
- Reduces pregnancy back pain
- Affects subluxation of the spine
- May be used to treat neurological diseases including cerebral palsy, stroke and multiple sclerosis
Overall, the Cox Flexion Distraction Technique is used to decompress the spinal column and adjust poorly functioning vertebrae. It is most effective for reducing the effects of degenerative disc diseases and lumbar, cervical and thoracic disc herniations, and offers several benefits for people who do not want to undergo surgery to get rid of back pain.
Learn more about the Cox Flexion Distraction technique by contacting a chiropractor in your area. Your chiropractor can conduct an initial evaluation and to determine your problem areas, and create a customized treatment plan specific to your needs.
Published: 05/01/2009, Last Updated: 05/01/2009
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