Do I Need Flexion Distraction Therapy?
Do you find yourself dealing with debilitating back pain? Are you feeling like you don’t have the range of motion you once did due to limited spinal mobility? These things can be frustrating and interfere with your busy lifestyle in New York City. Thankfully, flexion distraction therapy could be a non-invasive treatment approach that provides you with some much needed relief.
Dr. Daniel Whythe at Prestige Health and Wellness says that flexion distraction therapy, if completed by a qualified chiropractor, has the potential to significantly relieve pain.
Flexion distraction therapy might be a promising therapy for you if you’re experiencing the following symptoms:
- Disc herniation
- Lower back pain and stiffness
- Post-surgical back pain
Continue reading to learn more about flexion distraction therapy, how it works, and which conditions may benefit from this treatment.
What is Flexion Distraction Therapy?
Flexion distraction therapy is a safe and controlled form of spine manipulation chiropractic therapy. When the pain of a herniated disc, injury, or other medical condition is interrupting your NYC life, and you’ve had enough, this gentle modality just might be key to much-needed comfort.
A study assessed the use of flexion distraction therapy in patients with lumbar pain and found that 73% of them experienced good to excellent results in pain relief and other symptoms.
Chiropractic Care in Manhattan
Flexion distraction therapy is performed by highly trained chiropractors at Prestige Health and Wellness. This hands-on gentle manipulation therapy aims to reduce pressure on the spine, increase mobility, and, of course, relieve pain from various issues. At Prestige, we complete flexion distraction therapy treatments on the Cox Force Table, which makes it easier to perform precise spinal adjustments that fully flex and decompress the spine.
So, what can you expect during a flexion distraction therapy session? If you’re attending a session at Prestige Health and Wellness, you can look forward to complete comfort and support from the Cox Force Table while the adjustments are being made. One of our knowledgeable chiropractors will then administer gentle controlled movements on the lower back and neck to flex and decompress the spine. This technique helps increase blood flow and reduce pressure on the nerves. This treatment modality is painless, and can even be used in a preventative sense to reduce the chances of developing spinal injuries in the future.
What Conditions Does Flexion Distraction Therapy Treat?
It’s time to say goodbye to the discomfort of spinal injuries, and say hello to relief with flexion distraction therapy. This non-surgical procedure is used to relieve a multitude of conditions, including:
Herniated Discs
Herniated discs (also known as slipped or ruptured discs) occur when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes out through a crack in the casing. This ruptured center then presses on nerves and causes symptoms such as:
- Pain in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet
- Numbness in the neck, back, and legs
- Muscle weakness in the legs
- Muscle spasms
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis takes place when one or more spaces of the spinal canal narrow. This in turn puts pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves, leading to symptoms like:
- Pain in the back, buttocks, thighs, legs, and arms
- Improper balance when walking
- Cramping
- ‘Pins and needles’ sensation in the legs
Scoliosis
The condition of scoliosis is defined by a sideways curvature of the spine. It can affect people of any age, showing common indicators like:
- Uneven shoulders
- Pain in the lower back and legs
- Muscle spasms
- One side of the rib cage is higher than the other
Achieve Back Pain Relief with Flexion Distraction Therapy
If you want to see if flexion distraction therapy is the best treatment for you and if your insurance covers it, please contact us at 212-393-4673 or book an appointment today.
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