The Activator Technique offers many benefits for the patient: Older Activators are manual newer Activators are powered by electricity. This movement allows a chiropractor to precisely control the force that is applied to the spine, shoulders, knees, elbows or other joints. The thrust is created by a small, fast movement of the rubberized head of the instrument.
The Activator is a handheld, spring-loaded instrument that delivers a very precise thrust to an exact location. The Activator Technique of chiropractic utilizes an Activator adjusting instrument to treat back and neck pain, problems in the extremities and many other health problems.