Flexion-Distraction Therapy in St. Augustine, FL

Gentle, Low-Force Chiropractic Therapy for Back Pain, Neck Pain, Disc Injuries, and Spinal Stiffness

What Is Flexion-Distraction Therapy?

Flexion-distraction is a gentle chiropractic treatment that applies controlled movement, positioning, traction, and pressure to specific areas of the cervical and lumbar spine. The goal is to help reduce pain, improve spinal motion, and support better function without surgery or forceful manipulation.

The treatment is intended to relieve pain, assist with realignment, and restore range of motion in the spine. The technique is low force and is usually a very gentle, relaxing experience for the patient. This makes flexion-distraction particularly well-suited for patients who need a lighter touch; such as those of an advanced age, with osteoporosis, or other complications.

The technique is used for cervical and lumbar disc injuries, as well as non-disc spinal disorders like facet syndrome.

How Flexion-Distraction May Help

Flexion-distraction therapy is intended to help relieve pain, assist with spinal mobility, and improve range of motion. Because the technique is gentle, it may be appropriate for certain patients who need a lighter-touch approach to care.

At St. Augustine Spine Center, flexion-distraction may be used as part of a broader conservative treatment plan that can include chiropractic care, spinal decompression, physiotherapy, laser therapy, and therapeutic exercise.