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Cox Flexion Distraction Manipulation

Cox flexion distraction is a gentle manipulative technique developed by Chiropractors to treat a variety of spinal conditions.  The most painful of these conditions are spinal disc protrusions/herniations of the lower back (often referred to as "sciatica") and neck, and spinal stenosis.  Studies have demonstrated that by using Cox flexion distraction, the chiropractic practitioner can achieve the following results for their patient:​​​

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  1. Increases the disc space height by up to 17%

  2. Increases the nerve opening sizes in the spine through which spinal nerves pass from the spinal cord to the body by up to 28% in area

  3. Intradiscal pressure reduction which reduces nerve irritation inside the disc and reduces nerve pressure on exiting nerves from the spine that cause arm and leg pain. This drop in pressure has been measured as high as 192 mm reduced pressure inside the intervertebral disc.

  4. Restores normal range of motion to the joints of the spine

  5. Establishes nerve conduction from the extremities, spinal joints and intervertebral discs to the spinal cord and brain that have a sedating and pain relieving capability. 

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