Chiropractic Adjustment Technique: The Activator
- ChiroRéseau Gatineau – Clinique Solutions Discales Outaouais
The Activator® is a tool used in common chiropractic adjustments. This instrument relieves localized pain in the back, neck, and head, but it can also be used to alleviate pain located in the extremities (feet and hands). But what exactly does this method involve, and why is it an interesting alternative to manual chiropractic adjustments? What conditions can the Activator help treat? Here is what you need to know about this treatment method.
Activator® is a registered trademark of Activator Methods International, Ltd. This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Activator Methods International.
The Activator is a device chiropractors use to perform adjustments on the spine and its joints that require controlled, fast, and precise impacts. This alternative to traditional manual chiropractic adjustment uses a small, hand-held mechanical percussion tool. Equipped with this, the healthcare professional delivers adjustments with...
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