Cox® Decompression Technique

Chiropractic Care CT

Flexion Distraction Decompression Treatment

If you’re suffering from back, neck or leg pain, Natural Health Connecticut 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 Decompression 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 Decompression 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; Dr. Chris 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
  • 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


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. Contact Natural Family Health today for your free consultation.

If you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions Flex-distraction decompression treatment can help.

Postural low back pain
Lumbar degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar herniated discs
Sciatica
Lumbar disc protrusion
Lumbar lateral stenosis
Lumbar pinched nerve
Lumbar facet syndrome
Thoraco-lumbar scoliosis


Flexion-distraction decompression therapy is a very safe gentle manually operated procedure.  It can only help and will not hurt you.   To see whether it can help your low pain condition, Contact us today at Natural Family Health Connecticut to set up a trial treatment period