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So, although the Activator instrument produces a very effective thrust, it is felt as a very gentle sensation only.īecause of the accuracy and controlled light force, Activator Methods adjustments are suitable and comfortable for all types of patients, ranging from pregnant women, babies and children, to athletes and seniors. 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. This technique is based on low force and high speed activation of the skeletal structure which incorporated the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic science. With more than 40 years of empirical study and two decades of clinical research to support it, the Activator Method requires the use of the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver consistent, low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments. The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique is the second most widely-used chiropractic technique in the world, and the most popular instrument-based technique.