Flexion-Distraction Technique

Using a specialized table that flexes and stretches in a slow, rhythmic motion, your chiropractor creates gentle negative pressure across the affected disc — encouraging a bulge to draw back toward its normal position while improving circulation to the disc itself.

It's a well-researched, non-force technique that chiropractors have used for decades to manage disc herniation and sciatic symptoms, and it's often the first choice for patients who aren't candidates for more forceful adjustment.

You'll lie on the flexion-distraction table while your chiropractor guides its gentle stretching motion, often combining it with manual pressure. Most patients describe it as relaxing rather than uncomfortable.