Dr. Tucker specializes in the treatment of disc bulges, herniations, etc. Many of his patients are medical referrals that have not responded well to other chemical and invasive treatment options. However, many of these patients (pre and post surgical) have improved significantly. Dr. Tucker is certified in Lumbar Flexion Distraction and has trained with the innovator of the technique, Dr. Cox.

Cox Distraction procedures allow the following benefits:

1. increase the intervertebral disc height to remove annular distortion in the pain sensitive peripheral annular fibers,
2. allow the nucleus pulposus to assume its central position within the annulus and relieve irritation,
3. restore vertebral joints to their physiological relationship of motion,
4. improve posture and locomotion while relieving pain and improving body function.

Since 1993, the U.S. Health Resources and Service Administration have federally funded research studying this safe technique. The research is being conducted at several collaborative institutions including the National University of Health Sciences and the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. The technique effectively controls back pain due to bulged discs, herniated discs, pinched nerves, scoliosis, facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprains/strains, subluxations and much more.