That’s part of the reason we use the Activator and find it to be far more effective than twisting or cracking. The gentle, high-speed, low force from an Activator does not alter the integrity of the joint. If you break the seal it pops just like a balloon. A joint is a sealed compartment of gas and water. So why don’t you hear a cracking sound when the activator adjusts you? The noise you hear from a joint is caused when a heavy force separates the joint. Proponents claim that its procedures generally enable the clinician to confidently and consistently identify subluxations. There is no twisting or turning with this method, which many patients enjoy.īelieve it or not, you actually do not hear noises from your joints when you are being adjusted. Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique is a diagnostic and treatment system centered on the idea that leg-length analysis can determine when to adjust and when not to adjust the spine. The tissue around the problem areas will be tapped with the instrument, first with a small amount of pressure followed by a quick thrust, which feels similar to having your reflexes tested. In fact, they cite the 2005 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Job Analysis, which reported that 51 of American chiropractors have used activator, but which failed to distinguish the. The Activator instrument is a high-speed, low-force instrument and accomplishes the same effects of hand spinal adjustment. The concept behind this method is to use this instrument to make the adjustments, which is a gentle way to soothe problem areas and joints. The Activator is the only instrument adjusting technique with clinical trials to support its efficacy. Kuch has over 35 years of experience treating patients utilizing Activator Methods, Diversified Technique, and Flexion-Distraction Technique. He is an Advanced Activator Proficiency Rated Chiropractor and is a member of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. We are among the chiropractors who choose to use the Activator method. Kuch graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic.

Chiropractic adjustments, or spinal manipulation, can be done in many different ways.

Chiropractors who use activator methods