The Activator Method uses a small instrument known as the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver an impulse force with the goal of restoring motion to joint or the spinal vertebra to the spine. It’s an alternative to the classic manual kind of spinal manipulation, known as the high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) thrust.
Next into the diversified procedure, the Activator Adjusting Instrument is reported to be the most common intervention utilized by chiropractors. According to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, more than half of chiropractors report using the Activator Method within their clinics, also commonly utilized in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique is a diagnostic and treatment system used by some chiropractors to treat several kinds of back pain, neck pain, and headaches (both chronic and migraine). Many chiropractors use a combination of treatments to provide relief to their patients. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.