So, in simple terms, the force necessary to move and adjust the joint is developed by the 'speed' of the instrument's thrust, and not by a high 'force'. In other words, the thrust delivered by the instrument is so quick that it accelerates ahead of the body's tendency to tighten up and resist the thrust of an adjustment.

The Activator instrument produces a thrust which is quicker than the body's reflexes can respond and tighten up the local muscles. When any force, such as a chiropractic adjustment, intrudes into the body, muscles in the involved area are automatically contracted by reflex mechanism, in order to protect that area from the intrusion. The hand-held Activator instrument is specifically designed to deliver a controlled, light and fast thrust without undue strain to the patient. This technique is most commonly used in patients who prefer a low-force correction without the traditional 'hands-on' thrust. How does the Activator adjusting instrument work?Īctivator technique utilizes a small spring-loaded adjusting instrument to deliver a focused corrective impulse into the dysfunctional spinal segment. This specific system of adjusting restores proper balance, and does it with improved safety and comfort.

The activator method has grown to be the most widely used 'low force' technique in chiropractic. After 35 years of study and 15 years of clinical research, there evolved a technique based on low force and high speed activation of the skeletal structure which incorporated the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic science.

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