Gentle lumbar decompression designed as a safe, nearly painless alternative to back surgery.
Flexion-Distraction is a hands-on chiropractic technique performed on a specialized segmented table. The doctor applies gentle rhythmic movements that stretch and decompress the lumbar spine, creating negative pressure inside the spinal discs and expanding the space available for spinal nerves.
It is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments available for conditions involving the lumbar discs and spinal nerves. Many patients who have been told they may need surgery find significant relief through a course of Flexion-Distraction therapy.
The treatment table used for Flexion-Distraction is designed to flex, tilt, and distract the spine in multiple directions while the doctor manually contacts the specific spinal segment being treated. This combination achieves several things simultaneously:
Sessions are typically comfortable and even relaxing. Most patients notice a reduction in radiating pain within the first few visits.
Flexion-Distraction is particularly well-suited for patients whose pain stems from disc-related problems or nerve compression:
A session typically lasts about 15 to 20 minutes and is incorporated into your regular chiropractic visit. Most disc-related conditions are treated with a series of visits over several weeks, with frequency tapering as you improve. We track changes in your pain level, range of motion, and neurological symptoms throughout your care.
No. Flexion-Distraction is designed to be gentle and comfortable. Most patients find the treatment relaxing. Sessions typically produce a reduction in pain rather than an increase, which makes it well-suited for patients with severe disc or nerve symptoms.
A standard adjustment uses a targeted thrust to restore joint motion. Flexion-Distraction uses slow, rhythmic movements on a specialized table to decompress the disc and relieve nerve pressure. The two are often combined in the same care plan.
Many patients with disc herniations, sciatica, and spinal stenosis achieve significant lasting relief through Flexion-Distraction without surgery. We will give you an honest assessment of whether conservative chiropractic care is a realistic fit for your specific situation.
Most disc-related conditions are treated over a series of visits spanning several weeks, with frequency tapering as you improve. We track your pain level, range of motion, and neurological symptoms throughout care and adjust the plan accordingly.
Yes. Hackett Family Chiropractic is located in Stevensville, just off US-31, approximately 10 minutes from downtown St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. We serve patients throughout Berrien County and Southwest Michigan.
We provide Flexion-Distraction therapy to patients from Stevensville, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Baroda, and throughout Berrien County. If you have been dealing with disc pain, sciatica, or stenosis and want to explore a non-surgical option near St. Joseph or Benton Harbor, call us at (269) 429-1151. New patients are welcome with no referral needed.
Many patients with herniated discs, sciatica, and stenosis achieve lasting relief with conservative chiropractic care. Let us talk about whether Flexion-Distraction is right for you.