The flexion distraction technique is another unique technique available for patients at Landrum Spine and Sport Chiropractic. A flexion distraction table is used to treat the lumbar and thoracic spine. It moves up and down, and side to side; providing traction, which mobilizes the spinal joints, addresses disc herniations, and decreases spasm in the surrounding soft tissue. Multiple studies have shown this specific lumbar traction technique to decrease intradiscal pressure thereby hydrating a degenerated disc or helping to decrease the severity of disc herniations.