


If you have questions about the Activator instrument, please talk to us. Is the Activator Technique the Right Chiropractic Treatment for You? Chiropractors who use this technique extensively have usually completed additional training in its correct use. Not every chiropractor is trained in its use. The Activator Technique is widely-taught and widely-researched. The Activator is effective when used to treat the spine, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), neurological disorders, or inflammation, stiffness and pain in any of the extremities.Wrists, individual ribs, the shoulder blades and even the bones of the skull can be gently shifted to permit the improved flow of nerve messages or fluids. The gentle force of the Activator can be applied to a very small area, such as a single vertebra, while most chiropractic techniques are applied to multiple vertebrae or a larger area all at once.There is no need for twisting or turning the body or neck which appeals to some patients, particularly those with osteoporosis or who are pregnant.The speed of the Activator head can allow joint movement to take place before the muscles tense up. If a patient often tenses up while being adjusted, an adjustment with the Activator may be more successful than a traditional chiropractic adjustment.For babies, seniors and those highly sensitive to pressure or touch, this method can provide a more comfortable adjustment. The Activator is a low-force method of providing a chiropractic adjustment.The Activator Technique offers many benefits for the patient: Older Activators are manual newer Activators are powered by electricity. This movement allows a chiropractor to precisely control the force that is applied to the spine, shoulders, knees, elbows or other joints. The thrust is created by a small, fast movement of the rubberized head of the instrument. The Activator is a handheld, spring-loaded instrument that delivers a very precise thrust to an exact location. The Activator Technique of chiropractic utilizes an Activator adjusting instrument to treat back and neck pain, problems in the extremities and many other health problems.
