Unlock Pain Relief and Restore Mobility with the Activator Method at Zenith Physiotherapy and Wellness
Are you experiencing tension or pain in your back or neck muscles? Dealing with this kind of discomfort can keep a person from performing at their job or engaging in activities with their family and friends.
Neck and back pain are no match for the chiropractic team at Zenith Physiotherapy and Wellness in Airdrie, AB! We employ various techniques and methods to help our patients find pain relief, including using the activator method.
What is an activator and what is it used for?
The activator method is a chiropractic technique developed by Dr. George Goodheart, Jr., to correct vertebral subluxations, which leads to improved motion, releases muscle tension, and reduces pain. The activator method is a commonly used technique that is often included in a comprehensive approach to care.
The activator method chiropractic technique uses a spring-loaded, hand-held device called the activator adjusting instrument. This instrument allows chiropractors to provide low-force impulses at specific points.
This method is performed using an activator instrument. This spring-loaded hand-held mechanical instrument delivers a quick, low force impulse to the tissues at or near the affected joint. The initial pressure is followed by a quick thrust and is often described as the same type of feeling as having your reflex tested by tapping the knee.
The patient remains still, which means the joints are not subjected to additional twisting or turning like there is with a traditional chiropractic adjustment (i.e., high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust).
This instrument aims to correct subluxation and restore proper balance and alignment of vertebrae while providing pain relief.
What conditions can the activator technique help?
The activator method was initially based on the concept of “pelvic deficiency,” meaning there is an apparent difference in leg length, but it is not an anatomical difference. If any inequality or imbalance is found, the activator instrument is used to tap various points along the spine, pelvis, and/or elsewhere.
By addressing any imbalance or subluxation, the variations of hip position and/or normal spinal positions are restored and thereby helping to alleviate muscle tensions that are likely contributing to the pain and dysfunctions.
The activator technique is used to treat patients with chronic low back pain, sciatica, and other lumbar spine conditions. Some other common conditions that may benefit from the activator technique include:
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Neurological conditions (i.e., trigeminal neuralgia)
- TMJ disorder
- Upper back and shoulder pain
- Pelvic pain
- Fibromyalgia
The activator technique has a low impact on the joints and spine. It is appropriate for people who require milder approaches, such as expectant mothers, osteoporosis patients, and people with arthritis. The activator approach can be utilized without inflicting extra damage because these disorders weaken the joints and bones.
Your Airdrie, AB chiropractor will be able to determine if your condition could benefit from the use of the activator technique.
What to expect with the activator technique at Zenith Physiotherapy and Wellness in Airdrie, AB
A series of steps are involved in the activator method. Your chiropractor will often use the activator method with other treatment techniques and exercise programs. In special cases, your chiropractor may focus solely on the activator device.
To begin, your chiropractor will ask you to lie face down. The treatment will start with your lower back pain and work its way up to your head, treating each spinal segment.
Our chiropractor will look for indications and symptoms to pinpoint the problem areas causing you pain. The activator adjustment device is then used to correct subluxations and modify the soft tissues around the joint.
Request an appointment at our chiropractic clinic in Airdrie, AB
Does the activator technique sound like something you could benefit from? The chiropractors at Zenith Physiotherapy and Wellness are experts trained in this technique and would be happy to assist you in finding pain relief and comfort once more.
Request an appointment with us today to discover if the activator technique is right for you!
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