Discover Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique in Alpharetta

This is a gentle, non-force adjusting approach. The thing that most patients notice first is our special Hill Laboratories AirFlex tables.

Our technique

Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique

This is a gentle, non-force adjusting approach. The thing that most patients notice first is our special Hill Laboratories AirFlex tables. The movements of this table help to traction the spine, opening up compressed spinal discs and reducing pressure on facet joints of the spine. Named after its developer, Dr. James Cox, this highly-effective technique combines osteopathic principles with the specific, highly-directed approach used in chiropractic. The combination offers a conservative resolution of low back and leg pain that often averts the need for surgery.

The Cox Flexion-Distraction technique we use gives us the ability to place spinal joints in a more normal motion and position without pain or aggravating your condition. By lying on the table, neutralizing the effects of gravity, we’re able to gently separate spinal joints and move them through a more normal range of motion. Patients find this surprisingly pleasant. We find it powerfully effective.

Non-force

A gentle adjusting approach on Hill Laboratories AirFlex tables.

Often averts surgery

A conservative resolution of low back and leg pain.

What we do

Conditions we treat

Auto Injuries

Headaches

Neck Pain

Shoulder & Arm Pain

Numbness/Tingling in Arms and Legs

Joint Pain/Arthritis

Whiplash/Muscle Strains

Sports injuries

Low Neck Pain

Upper and Middle Back Pain

Disc Herniations/Disc disease

Sciatica/Leg Pain

Techniques used

We do Physiotherapy technique, ART (Active Release Technique), Spinal Decompression, Digital X-Ray, Laser Therapy, and Massage Therapy.

Stop living in pain.

About our clinic

Stop Living in Pain

We recognize that, while our patients may have the same diagnosis, they may respond differently to different treatments. As a result, we customize a plan of action to match your personal objectives, goals, and situation.

“Our patients receive high-quality, cutting-edge chiropractic care. We also give them the tools they need to live a happy and healthy life.”

Hello and welcome to our office! We hope you will find our website useful in learning more about our clinic, chiropractic care, and how chiropractic care may help you live a better life.

About our Chiropractic Health Clinic

Chiropractic Techniques for Better Health

We will discuss our findings and what they signify with you after your initial assessment. We’ll devise a personalized treatment plan to get you where you want to go, whether it’s with less pain, improved performance, or improved overall health.

We will help you not only get back on your feet, but also understand how spine health influences your overall quality of life, thanks to our expert care, advanced office, and compassionate personnel.

Our goal is to ensure that your spine and the rest of your body are working harmoniously. To do so, we will help you develop a plan that will require light stretching, some exercise, chiropractic care, and a healthy diet.

Adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level.

Complete body health contributes to a happy and healthy mind and body.

Technology in our office

Modern equipment, no downtime

The Miracle Wave® | Piezo

What is Miracle Wave?

Shock wave therapy (also known as ESWT) is a modern, non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity sound waves (acoustic pulses) to help promote healing faster and more effectively – with no downtime. It is a therapy used worldwide in the field of sport’s medicine and physical therapy.

Shock wave therapy transmits high peak acoustic pressure waves to promote and accelerate healing for chronic and subacute conditions. Research supports shock wave therapy as an effective treatment for various soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal pain and mobility issues.

Biological benefits include

Reduce pain faster
Improve range of motion
Increase blood flow and micro circulation
Stimulate tissue remodeling and neovascularization
Remodel fibrotic tissue and release trigger points
Reverse chronic inflammation
Increase nitric oxide (NO)
Activates stem cells and growth factors

Cellular Effects of K-Laser Therapy

During K-Laser Therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This initiates the production of cellular energy (ATP) that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular function and health.

K-Laser (Class IV)

Class IV K-Laser Therapy is a Pain Free application delivering infrared laser light to the affected tissue. This promotes increased circulation, decreased swelling, reduction of pain, and accelerated healing and tissue repair. Our doctors specialize in K-Laser Therapy; they find it very beneficial in treating of soft tissue Injuries, sprains, strains, repetitive strain injuries as well as back, elbow, arm and neck pains.

Laser Therapy, or “photobiomodulation”, is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors as far back as the 1970’s. Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States.

VAX-D Spinal Decompression

The non-surgical solution for low back pain and sciatica. A FDA approved device that applies a measured amount of distraction force to the intradiscal spaces of the lumbar spine.

Hyperbaric Chamber

Super-saturating the body with oxygen drives the regeneration of damaged tissue, strengthens the immune system, and provides the body with greater opportunity for healing certain infections.

Nutrition Goals

We provide a specialized nutrition plan depending on your needs to help you with losing weight, detoxification, and other health benefits. Click below to know more.

Back to Balance Wellness Center FAQs

Back to Balance Wellness Center answered

At Back to Balance Wellness Center

If you are suffering from a herniated disc, sciatica, or spinal stenosis, you may feel like surgery is your only option. Cox Flexion-Distraction is a gentle, specialized technique designed to decompress the spine and move the disc back into its proper place without force.

Does this technique involve heavy pressure?

Quite the opposite. This is one of the most gentle treatments we offer. You lie on a specialized table that moves in a slow, rhythmic motion. There is no high-velocity “thrusting” or cracking. It feels like a deep, relaxing stretch for your lower back.

Is this just a fancy version of traction?

While it involves decompression, it is much more localized than traditional traction. In standard traction, the whole spine is pulled. With Cox Flexion-Distraction, the doctor uses their hands to pinpoint the exact vertebrae that is causing the problem while the table provides the gentle distraction. It is “manual decompression” tailored specifically to your disc.

Is it safe for someone with a severe disc herniation?

Yes, it was specifically designed for “difficult” cases. Because there is no twisting or popping of the spine, it is often the preferred method for patients in acute pain or those with conditions like osteoporosis where a traditional adjustment might not be suitable.

Can this actually help me avoid surgery?

For many patients, yes. Research shows that Flexion-Distraction can drop the pressure inside the disc (intradiscal pressure) significantly, allowing the disc bulge to recede and taking pressure off the nerves. It is a highly effective “conservative” first step before considering more invasive options.

Why does it take multiple sessions to feel a change?

Where Can I Find Quality Chiropractic Care in Alpharetta?

Finding natural relief and improved mobility can transform your everyday life, which is why we focus on personalized chiropractic care tailored to each patient’s needs. Serving Alpharetta, GA, we believe that consistent chiropractic care is the foundation for long-term wellness and pain management. Our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable environment where chiropractic care goes beyond adjustments, encompassing education and supportive therapies that help you regain balance. When you choose us, you invest in comprehensive chiropractic care designed to enhance your body’s function and overall health. Let us partner with you on your journey through expert chiropractic care that makes a difference in how you move and feel every day.

Our Services

Care for every part of getting better

Chiropractic Care

Our goal is to ensure that your spine and the rest of your body are working harmoniously — light stretching, some exercise, chiropractic care, and a healthy diet.

Massage Therapy

Our massage therapist is trained and licensed to examine, evaluate, diagnose, and treat impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients.

Laser Therapy

Laser therapy utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and help accelerate your healing process, for both acute and chronic conditions.