Data shows that the Activator device is about as effective as traditional or diversified alignment techniques. While there are more studies underway about this style of treatment, most experts agree that the only way to experience real results is to visit with a doctor who is trained in this specific method.

How does an activator adjustment work?

The activator method used in spinal adjustment can be described as follows: It is a hand-held, spring-loaded instrument that provides low force-impulses to targeted areas. The instrument releases rapid pulses that the muscles aren't able to tense. Thus the muscles cannot resist the treatment.

Do chiropractors actually fix anything?

Chiropractors attend graduate-level health colleges to treat disorders of the bones, nerves, muscles, and ligaments. They graduate as doctors of chiropractic degrees, but they are not medical doctors. While chiropractors are widely known for treating back and neck pain, they also treat bone and soft tissue conditions.