It can be used on the entire spine, as well as on other joints in the body. With the patient in a more comfortable position and the lower force thrust, the muscle resistance isn’t fighting against the adjustment, making the experience a more pleasant one. Designed to apply the same amount of force as a manual adjustment, but focused on a more specific area.
I always show my patients exactly what it does, demonstrate the thrust, and straight away it puts them at ease. Described as a “gun”, a “stapler” or resembling a pogo stick. As a patient, when you first see the Activator instrument it may look intimidating. By modifying the intensity and frequency of the thrust on the instrument, it tailors it specifically for the segment being adjusted. The Activator is a small, hand-held instrument that delivers a high velocity but low force thrust to the spinal vertebra or joint to improve movement. The Activator is a low-force technique we can use for circumstances such as these, and something we can incorporate with other therapies to improve your pain, mobility and rehab. In addition, more seriously, there may be recent trauma or injury to the area, co-morbidities present-such as osteoporosis, or elderly patients.
This may be due to discomfort, and too many patients watching Bruce Lee movies. Some people may not be able to tolerate manual adjusting. We approach every patient individually and uniquely as everyone is different. (2)(3)(4) However, there may be times when other methods are more appropriate. These include soft tissue massage, trigger point dry needling, exercise rehab programs, and Clinical Pilates. It has great results and research to support (1), especially when combined with the other techniques we utilise here at Health House. Manual adjusting is our go to technique when adjusting. Also, examining tight muscles and fixations in joints and throughout treatment massage, mobilisation and, of course, adjustments. Used for assessments and diagnostic tests, assessing the spine for movement patterns and misalignments.
Chiropractors have many different tools and techniques to apply when treating patients.
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