Gentle Adjustments Flexion/ distraction technique

Spinal Care/ Adjustments 

I am known as the precise adjuster.

The term "adjustment" refers to the specific manipulation  applied to a vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally. The objective of the adjustment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability and improved function.

The adjustment made will consists of a high velocity, short lever arm thrust applied to a vertebra, which is often accompanied by an audible release of gas (joint cavitation). The audible sound is caused by the release of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, which releases joint pressure (cavitation). The sensation is usually relieving, though minor discomfort has been reported (that usually lasts for only a short time duration) if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the patient tenses up during the chiropractic procedure.

There are times when joint cavitation or cracking does not occur and this is often due to either significant muscle splinting or the patient may not be adequately relaxed during the chiropractic procedure. At times like this, it is sometimes best for the provider to apply ice, have the patient rest, or do electrical stimulation prior to attempting spinal manipulation.


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Flexion/ distraction Technique Therapy is a form of spinal decompression. Not to be confused with True Non surgical Spinal Decompression, which Dr. Cooper also offers. Flexion/ Distraction Technique Therapy is a gentle, non-force adjusting procedure which works with the body's natural design to aid it in healing properly. Flexion/ Distraction Technique Therapy is performed for slipped, bulging, ruptured, herniated discs, sciatica, back pain, neck pain, headaches, arm pain, facet syndromes, spondylolisthesis, sprains/ strains, scoliosis, transitional vertebrae, sacroiliac subluxation, spinal & foraminal stenosis and more. Scientific Findings show: 1. The disc space increases in height relieving irritation of the spinal nerve. 2. Decreases disc protrusion and reduces stenosis. 3. Tensions the ligaments to reduce stenosis. 4. Opens the vertebral canal by 2 mm. (16%). 5. Increases metabolite transport into the disc. 6. Opens the posterior facet joints and reduces posterior disc stress. 7. Intradiscal pressure drops under distraction. 8. Intervertebral foraminal openings enlarged giving patency to the nerve.

                                                                                              Cox Flexion Distraction Spinal Decompression Therapy Performed by Cox Certified Dr. Howard Dinner, Plantation, FL

The Biomechanics Study 


Federally Funded Research has thus far proven the following about  Flexion Distraction: 
Reduces intradiscal pressures to a -192 mm Hg 
Increases intradiscal height 
Increases foraminal size up to 28% (more room for nerve roots & spinal cord) 
The Latest Clinical Outcomes Study 

European Spine Journal reports on a comparison study of flexion-distraction to medical conservative active-exercise therapy. Patients, including those with radiculopathy, did significantly better with flexion-distraction

CLINICAL APPLICATION IS... 

The following is presented as a general overview of the treatment. 

Flexion/ distraction Technic is DOCTOR-APPLIED, DOCTOR-CONTROLLED, HANDS-ON, SPECIFIC CONTACT, PATIENT-FOCUSED care. During a treatment on this instrument, the patient lies prone while the treating physician concentrates on one vertebral motion segment at a time. The goal is to reduce stenotic effects by dropping intradiscal pressure to allow disc reduction, increasing the size of the intervertebral foramen, and lowering pressure on the dorsal root ganglion and the exiting nerve roots. While concentrating on the low back, the doctor may use the instrument's caudal (the part the legs lie on) section to allow lateral and circular motion which returns normal motion to the spinal segments with reduced pain.

After undergoing a thorough examination which leads the doctor to a specific diagnosis of the spine condition to be treated, the patient lies prone (face-down) on a specially-designed table. Tolerance testing is performed prior to the application of flexion/ distraction Technic to be sure there is no aggravation of the condition. 



Webster Technique

The late Larry Webster, D.C., Founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association(ICPA), developed a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis has been clinically shown to allow for optimal fetal positioning. The technique is known as the Webster Technique.

The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved. 

It is considered normal by some for a baby to present breech until the third trimester. Most birth practitioners are not concerned with breech presentations until a patient is 37 weeks along. Approximately 4% of all pregnancies result in a breech presentation.

The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported in the July/August 2002 issue an 82% success rate of babies turning vertex when doctors of chiropractic used the Webster Technique. Further, the results from the study suggest that it may be beneficial to perform the Webster Technique as soon as the 8th month of pregnancy when a woman has a breech presentation.

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