Flexion Distraction is a chiropractic adjusting technique, a gentle, chiropractic adjustment procedure for BACK and NECK pain. Its procedures were established by Dr. James M. Cox and have evolved over the past 38+ years due to the many efforts of researchers and fellow chiropractic physicians. Flexion Distraction is a safe alternative to back surgery for those 95% of patients whose conditions don't demand surgical intervention or back surgery. Flexion Distraction may help relieve pain from disc herniations, failed back surgery syndromes, leg pain, sciatica, neck pain, arm pain, ruptured discs, herniated discs, slipped discs, low back pain, facet syndrome, bulging discs, spondylolisthesis, transitional segment, rib subluxations, thoracic spine pain, scoliosis, sprain/strain, disc prolapse, etc. Acute back pain and spinal pain as well as subacute back pain and chronic back pain can be addressed.