Cox Spinal Decompression in Vancouver

Find Lasting Relief from Back Pain – Cox Spinal Decompression in Vancouver

If you’ve been dealing with herniated discs, sciatica, or chronic low back pain, you know how much it can affect your daily life. Surgery isn’t always the answer, and strong medications come with their own challenges. Cox Spinal Decompression Therapy offers a safe, gentle, and research-supported alternative that helps reduce pressure on your spine and restore mobility.

What Is Cox Spinal Decompression?

Cox Spinal Decompression, also called Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique — is a gentle, non-surgical chiropractic approach that helps reduce pressure within spinal discs, relieve nerve compression, and restore natural movement patterns.

This method uses a specialized flexion-distraction table that allows for precise, rhythmic movement of the spine in a way that decompresses the discs and joints — without forceful cracking or twisting.

How It Works in Dr. Brad’s Practice

Dr. Brad is trained in the Cox Technique and uses a certified decompression table that allows him to guide your spine through gentle flexion, extension, and lateral motion while applying targeted manual pressure.

Each movement is slow and controlled, allowing the spine to naturally decompress. This reduces pressure on irritated nerves and promotes fluid exchange and disc rehydration, helping the body repair and stabilize over time.

Cox is often used in combination with laser therapy, shockwave, or neuro-muscular retraining to accelerate recovery.

Conditions Commonly Treated

  • Disc injuries (herniation, bulging)

  • Sciatica and leg pain from nerve compression

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Facet joint dysfunction

  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal)

  • Post-surgical low back pain

  • Chronic stiffness or mobility loss

  • Non-specific mechanical low back pain

Why Patients Choose This Treatment

  • No twisting or high-velocity movements, ideal for sensitive backs

  • Gently reduces disc pressure to relieve nerve pain and sciatica

  • Backed by peer-reviewed research and clinical trials

  • Supports disc rehydration and tissue healing

  • Promotes long-term spinal health and function

  • Can be used preventatively to maintain spine mobility

What to Expect in a Session

  • You'll be comfortably positioned on a specially designed table

  • Dr. Brad will guide your spine through rhythmic, controlled movements, with no forceful adjustments

  • Most patients find sessions calming and relieving, often noticing less tension or pain after just a few visits

  • Sessions typically last 15–20 minutes and are tailored to your comfort and condition

Brad’s Perspective

“One of the things I love about the Cox Technique is how gentle it is, especially for people who are nervous about traditional adjustments. We can reduce pressure on the discs, spinal joints, and nerves in a way that feels safe and supportive for the body. It’s often a game-changer for people who’ve been told surgery is their only option.”

FAQ or Myths

Is Cox decompression the same as traction or inversion?
No. Cox uses specific, controlled motion guided by a trained chiropractor. It’s much more precise than general traction or at-home devices. Decompression mobilizes the spinal segments in multiple directions which focus decompression on one or more spinal joints during the treatment   

Will I feel pain during the treatment?
No. The movement is slow and gentle. Most patients feel relief or a release of pressure.

How many sessions will I need?
Every case is different. Many patients feel better within 4–6 visits, with a full treatment plan lasting several weeks depending on the severity of the condition.

Struggling with disc pain or nerve compression?

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