What Is Cox Technique Flexion Distraction?
Cox Technic is a non-surgical, doctor-controlled, hands-on spinal manipulation performed with the patient lying on a specialized Cox Table by Haven Medical, the proprietary, specially designed chiropractic instrument. This table permits the effective administration of flexion-distraction and decompression adjustment and manipulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cox Technique is a gentle, non-surgical chiropractic method designed to reduce pressure on the spine, improve mobility, and relieve pain. Using a specialized treatment table that allows controlled flexion and distraction, your chiropractor can decompress spinal joints and discs without aggressive twisting or forceful movements.
Flexion distraction is a form of spinal decompression, but the techniques are not identical.
Traditional spinal decompression is typically machine-driven traction, while the Cox Technique uses manual control from your chiropractor to target specific spinal segments. This allows for more precision and individualized treatment, especially for disc and nerve-related conditions.
Yes — the Cox Technique is considered extremely safe when performed by a trained chiropractor. It uses slow, controlled movements rather than high-velocity adjustments, making it an excellent option for patients with acute low back pain, disc herniations, arthritis, or those who may not tolerate traditional chiropractic manipulation.
Treatment plans vary depending on the severity of your condition, how long symptoms have been present, and your overall health. Many patients begin noticing improvement within a few visits, with continued progress over a series of sessions.
Conditions We Treat With Cox Flexion Distraction
The Cox Technique Flexion Distraction is well-suited for conditions involving nerve pressure, disc injury, and joint dysfunction. We commonly use it to treat:
✔ Low Back Pain & Chronic Back Pain
Whether due to posture, repetitive strain, or previous injury, flexion distraction helps reduce spinal pressure and restore normal mobility.
✔ Disc Herniations & Bulging Discs
By gently decompressing the spine, this technique can reduce disc pressure, ease inflammation, and relieve radiating leg pain.
✔ Sciatica & Nerve-Related Pain
Flexion distraction creates more space for irritated nerves, helping alleviate tingling, numbness, or shooting pain down the legs.
✔ Degenerative Disc Disease
This technique increases nutrient flow to the discs and reduces joint stress, offering relief for age-related degeneration.
✔ Facet Joint Syndrome
By restoring motion to restricted spinal joints, flexion distraction can reduce localized pain and stiffness.
✔ Spinal Stenosis
Gentle decompression opens the spinal canal to reduce nerve compression and improve walking tolerance.
✔ Post-Surgical Spinal Pain (When Appropriate)
In some cases, flexion distraction may be used safely after surgery to reduce lingering pain and restore function.
✔ General Spinal Tightness & Mobility Restrictions
The technique improves flexibility and reduces muscle guarding caused by spinal irritation.
Ready to Find Pain Relief?
If you’re struggling with back pain, low back pain, or nerve-related symptoms, the Cox Technique Flexion Distraction may be the gentle, effective solution you’ve been looking for.
Book your appointment today and start your path toward lasting comfort, improved mobility, and a healthier spine.
