The low-force thrust of the Activator Adjusting Instrument, and the doctor’s ability to pin point the exact location of the problem through Activator analysis, can relieve a patient’s pain without discomfort.In the chiropractic field, the Activator Method refers to a gentle manual manipulation treatment that can be used to treat different kinds of pain complaints in one’s extremities or in the neck or the back. Older patients, or those with arthritis, osteoporosis or other bone-weakening conditions find the Activator Method to be effective and gentle. The Activator adjustment is so quick and comfortable, children often look forward to their next visit! The technique is especially helpful for children who sometimes have trouble laying still. Patients from all ages can enjoy the benefits of an Activator adjustment. In fact, adjustments with the Activator are so quick and measured, the body’s muscles are less likely to resist, allowing for a more precise and accurate adjustment. The Activator provides a controlled, fast thrust that is comfortable for the patient. This unique hand-held instrument has been studied extensively with results published in hundreds of peer-reviewed research papers, and was designed to give patients a specific and gentle adjustment.

The Activator Adjusting Instrument is the tool more doctors choose to deliver low-force chiropractic adjustments. By analyzing results of these examinations, an Activator doctor can initiate the process of restoring spinal balance in the patient, gently and effectively. The technique utilizes specific protocols to detect spinal joint dysfunction, analyze leg length inequality, identify issues with body mechanics, and test neurological reflexes. Restoring spinal balance safely and successfully has been the driving force behind the Activator Method Chiropractic Technique. Incorporating the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic examinations, this unique system of administering spinal adjustments using research-based analysis and the Activator Adjusting Instrument can help restore spinal balance safely and comfortably.īecause of its effectiveness and gentle nature, the Activator Method has grown to become the world’s most widely-used instrument chiropractic technique. This technique has been used safely on patients of all ages since the late 1960s, bringing relief to people with a variety of health concerns. The Activator Method is a gentle, low-force approach to chiropractic care.

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