Flexion-distraction technique in the cervical spine is generally less risky than high velocity manipulation of the cervical spine but it really depends upon your disorder and the ability of the chiropractor who is treating you. As long as you don’t have stenosis and the chiropractor is careful, the technique is generally safe. I have anecdotal reports of injury in lumbar spine flexion-distraction technique as this is much more common but I can imagine that these stories would apply in the cervical technique.
Dr. Corenman
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Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
