The second advantage is the force that is applied to the joint is localized and specific, therefore it does not add any additional torque or bending movements that can aggravate the joint. The lack of muscle resistance may facilitate the effectiveness of the treatment. The first is based on the speed of the device, the instrument is so fast that the muscles surrounding the joints to be adjusted are less to tense in response, and resist the treatment. There are two advantages the activator is theorized to have over traditional manual therapy. It is applied with a small amount of pressure and then followed by a fast, thrusting sensation from the instrument.Īs the Activator method is the most highly-researched chiropractic treatment, it offers many benefits. Your chiropractor will apply the instrument to the tissues that are surrounding the joints to be manipulated. The adjustments performed by this device are fast and measured which means that your muscles won’t have time to react and resist the treatment. The activator treatment is gentle and painless ensuring your comfort throughout. Once the evaluation and examination if completes, your chiropractor will set up a treatment plan that will best suit you and your needs.

The activator adjusting instrument is used to identify dysfunction that may be present within the spinal joints, it tests for leg length differences and may identify problems with your body mechanics whilst also testing your reflexes. The Activator provides a controlled, comfortable fast thrust to the patient that is 200x faster than the traditional adjustment and delivers a thrust in 3 milliseconds. The Activator technique is an alternative to the traditional manual form of spinal manipulation that implements the high velocity low amplitude thrust and it is the second most widely used technique after the Diversified technique worldwide by chiropractors.

This quick and low impact application targets specific points with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted joint. The activator technique is ideal for babies, adults and geriatrics because of its low-impact delivery and effective results.Īn activator is a small spring loaded hand held device that provides a quick, low impact pulse directly to a specific vertebrae or joint.

The activator treatment technique is a diagnostic and treatment tool used by chiropractors to treat various musculoskeletal complaints such as neck pain, back pain and headaches.

Chiropractors using activator method