Cox Distraction

Cox Distraction

What is the Cox Distraction Technique?

The Cox flexion-distraction technique is a gentle, non-surgical treatment used to decompress the spine and relieve pressure on spinal nerves. This technique is particularly beneficial for conditions like disc herniation, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), and disc degeneration (arthritis), which can cause pain and discomfort due to nerve compression.

Unlike traditional spinal decompression, which only stretches the spine in one direction, the Cox technique offers multidirectional spinal stretching. This makes it a preferred option for certain patients seeking more comprehensive decompression.

The technique is performed with the patient lying face down. The chiropractor stabilizes a specific spinal segment while using a specialized table to passively stretch the spine. The goal of Cox decompression is to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves by widening the disc spaces, increasing the foramen (the openings where nerves exit), reducing intradiscal pressure, and restoring normal joint motion.

Conditions Treated with the Cox Distraction Technique:

The Cox technique can be effective in treating the following conditions:

• Slipped, herniated, or bulging disc
• Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra)
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Facet syndrome
• Sprains and strains
• Facet tropism (misalignment of facet joints)
• Chronic back pain
• Neck pain
• Arm and Leg pain

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