Dubai Chiropractor Becomes Only Certified Cox Flexion-Distraction Provider in the Middle East

DUBAI, UAE - July 20, 2026 - PRLog -- DUBAI, UAE — Dr. Gerry Nastasia, a Double Board Certified chiropractor practicing in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, has become the only certified Cox Flexion-Distraction Decompression Manipulation provider in the Middle East, offering patients across the UAE and the wider Gulf region access to a specialized, non-surgical treatment for herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain that was previously available only abroad.

Cox Flexion-Distraction is a gentle, hands-on technique developed to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and surrounding nerves without the twisting or forceful thrusts associated with traditional adjustments. It is widely used in the United States and Europe as a non-surgical option for patients dealing with disc-related pain, but certification requires extensive postgraduate training and specialized equipment that few practitioners worldwide pursue.

Dr. Nastasia holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DABCO) and a Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (DIANM). He brings more than 36 years of international clinical experience to his Dubai practice, including 17 years practicing in the United States with hospital privileges in Massachusetts and an academic appointment as Assistant Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is also a DHA licensed practitioner, a certified Primary Spine Practitioner through the University of Pittsburgh, and a former President of the Emirates Chiropractic Association.

"Patients in this region who needed this specific type of care have historically had to travel abroad to find it," said Dr. Nastasia. "Being able to offer it here in Dubai means people dealing with herniated discs and sciatica finally have a genuine non-surgical option close to home."

The technique is offered alongside the practice's other services, including the McKenzie Method, non-surgical spinal decompression, IASTM, dry needling, and rehabilitation care, all aimed at helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery wherever possible.

Dr. Nastasia's practice is located in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, and serves patients from across the UAE. More information about Cox Flexion-Distraction and the practice's full range of services is available at https://www.drgerrydxb.com/, and patients can book a consultation directly through the https://www.drgerrydxb.com/contact-us/.

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