History:
Flexion distraction method for treating spine conditions have been used by chiropractors since the early 1970s. Dr. James M. Cox developed the protocols and procedures and originated the Cox® Technic. The Zenith Cox flexion table uniquely blends chiropractic and osteopathic principles for flexion distraction which has been referred to as spinal decompression. The technique has been refined through experimental research, worldwide lectures and publications of textbooks as well as many journal and web articles have been published.
Painful disk related conditions treated:
For patient's who have been diagnosed with a lumbar spine disk condition either described as herniated, ruptured, bulging or slipped (without neurologic complications such as progressive neurologic loss or cauda equina syndrome) flexion distraction technique can:
- Improve lumbar intervertebral disk height to reduce disk bulging and improve circulation.
- Reduce lumbar intradiscal pressure, reduces pressure on spinal nerve roots and restores normal motion.
- Relieves irritation on spinal nurse from bulging disks.
- Improves intervertebral joint motion.
- Improves posture, relieves pain and wellness.
Common conditions treated by Flexion Distraction Spinal Decompression
- Lumbar disk herniation
- Spondylolisthesis
- Uncomplicated spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disk disease
- Facet syndrome
- Pelvic pain
- Reduced lumbar range of motion
- Lumbar subluxation
- Patients’ who cannot tolerate side posture lumbar spine manipulation
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Neurologic diseases
such as sciatica (buttock or leg pain)
The Zenith Cox flexion distraction table:
The specially engineered chiropractic table has a movable thoracic section and movable section for the hips and pelvis. The lower pelvic section flexes, extends, moves sideways and circumducts (a combination of lateral flexion and flexion.) Flexion distraction is non-surgical and totally Doctor controlled with his hands stabilizing the spine carefully controlling the amount of motion within a pain free range of motion for patient comfort.
How long will it take?
After a thorough history and examination if indicated, the doctor will prescribe 6-12 flexion distraction sessions over a 3 or 4 week period of time. In general, the less complicated the disk problem, the faster the results, but typically those who seek early treatment have better results then those who procrastinate or have allowed the condition to become chronic.
Matro/Kemper Chiropractic
1881 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
Phone: 530-894-0234 Fax: 530-894-0258
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