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What Is Cox Flexion-Distraction?

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Flexion-distraction therapy is an effective chiropractic treatment that can be integrated with other soft tissue and joint therapies.

Used in many of Dr. Miro’s patient treatment plans, flexion distraction helps address pain symptoms resulting from:

  • Herniated Disc
  • Bulging Disc
  • Slipped Disc
  • Ruptured Disc
  • Facet Syndrome
  • Sciatica
  • Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis

Using flexion distraction at Manhattan Sports Therapy, Dr. Miro gently and safely integrates targeted hands-on therapy while the patient rests comfortably on a uniquely designed treatment table. Dr. Miro recommends this conservative and widely regarded decompression rehab process to relieve spinal pain, neck and back pain, arm pain, and leg pain.

How Do Flexion Distraction & Decompression Work?

During treatment, Dr. Miro relaxes the patient in a neutral, face down position on the flexion distraction table. A uniquely designed portion of the table is unlocked to allow for gentle, isolated, and controlled pressure to be applied to the areas the patient has pain in.

The process can be used to help:

  • Reduce intradiscal pressure on spinal nerves
  • Restore joint mobility
  • Widen the spinal foraminal canal to address radicular pain of the lower extremities
  • Realign the spine and joints

Proven Treatments, Happy Patients

I found Dr. Rolland Miro through a web search, and it turned out to be the best decision I’d ever made. It took less than a month of treatment before my headaches stopped and my running shoes were back on. By the end of 4 months, my symptoms were completely gone – I NEVER thought that would happen! Dr. Rolland knew exactly what he was doing and helped me more than I ever thought possible.

Tina, Former Patient

Flexion-Distraction Research

  • 70% of patients demonstrated “excellent” to “good” results following flexion-distraction treatment
  • Maximum improvement was experienced after just 12 visits over a one-month period

Depending on how serious or complex your condition is, Dr. Miro will layer your treatment plan with flexion distraction and other conservative rehab options, such as the following:

  • Physical Therapy & Rehab
  • Myofascial Release Therapies
    • Active Release Technique®
    • Graston Technique®
  • Hot/Cold Therapy
  • Cold-Laser Light Therapy
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Ultrasound

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Pam L.

Having performed surgery for decades my neck And back have been damaged. I can honestly say that Rachel has kept me functioning at a high level. Nobody else was. Despite being a surgical candidate which is refused to have she managed to overcome all of my problems. The office is also immaculately clean ( I am a germaphobe). Chiro in the past was hit or miss. Sometimes it helped and sometimes it actually made things worse. This has never happened with Rachel. I always feel better. Guaranteed. She will bend over backwards to accommodate my schedule. She is a rising star.

Will A.

The entire staff is very helpful, kind, and extremely efficient. If it wasn't for Dr. Rolland Miro I strongly feel the bursitis in my shoulder would still be in major pain. If you have shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, or bursitis don't hesitate, RUN to see this man! I came to Manhattan Sports Therapy skeptical because I had already visited two other physical therapist who were not getting me better. I had pain for 9 months until visiting MST. Miro was patient with my healing process and was always transparent when telling me what stages I was in my recovery. Now I am fully recovered back to pumping iron and putting on a backpack without pain. Thank you to everyone in that office for making my experience great from start to finish.

Natalie V.

I was having severe inner hip and lower back pain for months. Every step I took was painful. I couldn't run, bike, swim or even attempt a workout. I started seeing a PT twice a week for a month and nothing happened, in fact, my pain increased. So, I decided to try another Physician and I found Manhattan Sports Therapy and Dr. Rolland Miro. After my first appointment, I knew I made the right choice. I started seeing Dr. Rolland twice a week. After my first week, I could already feel a HUGE difference. After week three, the pain in my hip was completely gone. It's now been two months and as I continue my treatment, I'm feeling better and better. I ran five miles for the first time in over a year last week! I highly highly recommend Dr. Rolland. He's the best at what he does and he's very knowledgable when it comes to health and fitness all around.

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