Chiropractic Activator Technique
What is an Activator ?
The Activator Method uses a small, hand-held instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver a gentle impulse force to the spine with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted spinal vertebra or joint.
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It is an alternative to the traditional manual form of spinal manipulation, known as the high-velocity low amplitude (HVLA) thrust.
How Does the Activator Work?
The Activator Explained
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​The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique is a type of manipulation described as follows:
A spring-loaded, hand-held mechanical instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument provides a quick, low-force impulse at specific points.
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There are two theoretical advantages of an Activator instrument-assisted treatment. The first is based on the speed of the device. The instrument is so quick that the body's muscles are less likely to tense in response and resist the treatment.
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The lack of muscle resistance may facilitate the treatment's effectiveness.
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The second is that the applied force is localised and does not add any additional torque or bending movement to the joint.