Flexion distraction and spinal decompression are two chiropractic techniques that aim to reduce back pain and dysfunction. Although there are similarities between the two techniques, flexion distraction is a more specific chiropractic modality that most often utilizes a special chiropractic flexion distraction table. This table can adjust to properly move the spine while maintaining constant pressure throughout the stretching process. Whereas spinal decompression requires a chiropractor to manually stretch the back of their patient’s body by placing their hands in different spots on the patient’s back and applying adjusting forces in order to relax muscles or move individual segments of the spine. Overall, either technique has physiological benefits such as increased blood flow, reduced inflammation, and improved range of motion.