Hands-on chiropractic care
Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Manually Guided Table Movement, Personalized to You
Dr. Goldstein uses a flexion-distraction table with a lower section that he moves by hand. Controlled up-and-down and side-to-side movements support a hands-on approach selected for your examination, comfort and movement goals.
Planning Your First Visit
Care with Dr. Brett Goldstein, D.C..
- Office location
- 2151 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 304, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Get directions - First visit
- Allow approximately one hour.
What to bring and expect - Appointments
- Accepting new patients. Same-day appointments when available.
Insurance and cost questions
Understanding the technique
What Happens During Treatment?
You are supported on the treatment table while Dr. Goldstein guides its movable lower section by hand. He controls the movement and adjusts the approach based on your response.
Your visit begins with a discussion of your symptoms and an examination. He explains the recommended treatment and answers your questions before proceeding with your agreement.
Understanding the terminology
How Does This Relate to Decompression?
Flexion-distraction is sometimes described as a nonsurgical decompression approach because it uses controlled bending and distraction movements. The treatment offered here is manually guided, rather than a separate computerized traction treatment.
The name describes the approach; it does not mean that a disc is permanently moved back into place or repaired.
Your goals
A Plan Built Around How You Feel and Move
Tell Dr. Goldstein which movements or activities are uncomfortable and what you want to get back to. Your evaluation helps determine whether flexion-distraction fits your care.
Progress is assessed through your symptoms and function. Results vary, and your plan may also include exercise or other approaches.
Explore rehabilitation →Comfort and safety
What Should I Know Before Treatment?
Share your health history, medications and recent injuries before treatment. Fractures, spinal instability, significant bone fragility or progressive neurological symptoms may require a different approach or medical assessment.
Report increased pain, numbness, tingling or unusual discomfort promptly so treatment can be stopped and reassessed. You can ask to change or stop treatment at any time.
Common questions
Flexion-Distraction FAQs
What is flexion-distraction?
A hands-on chiropractic technique using a specialized table with a movable lower section. Dr. Goldstein guides that section by hand to apply controlled bending and stretching movements.
Is this the same as computerized decompression?
The treatment offered here is manually guided flexion-distraction. It is sometimes described as a decompression approach, but it is distinct from a separate computerized traction system and from decompression surgery.
What does it feel like?
You may feel stretching or movement as the table section is guided. Let Dr. Goldstein know about discomfort so the movement can be adjusted or stopped.
Can it be combined with exercise?
Yes. Your plan may include guided exercise, home recommendations or other care selected for your evaluation and goals.
How many visits will I need?
Your findings, goals and response guide recommendations. Dr. Goldstein explains the plan and reassesses your progress.
Further Reading
These studies examine flexion-distraction for chronic lower-back pain. Study protocols may differ from individual office care; they do not establish results for every patient or table.
Your next step
Talk with Dr. Goldstein About Your Care
Schedule an evaluation at our Fort Lauderdale office, serving Pompano Beach and surrounding Broward County.