Activator Adjustments
Precise Activator Chiropractic Adjustments
Activator adjustments use a handheld instrument that delivers a gentle, controlled impulse to specific areas of the spine and joints. This low-force technique allows chiropractors to make accurate corrections without the twisting or popping often associated with traditional adjustments.
At Better Health Chiropractic, activator adjustments are ideal for patients seeking a comfortable treatment option for chronic pain, stiffness, headaches, and joint dysfunction. The precision of the Activator instrument makes it an excellent choice for patients of all ages.
Benefits of Activator Adjustments
Activator chiropractic adjustments can improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, relieve nerve pressure, and support faster healing. This technique is especially beneficial for seniors, children, and individuals who prefer a gentler chiropractic experience.
Goals of Traction
Mechanical effects
- Decrease intradiscal pressure
- Widen intervertebral foramen
- Stretch ligaments, muscles
- Relax musculature
Physiological effects
- Relieve nerve root compression
- Possible disc retraction
- Mobilize joint and muscle
- Improve blood flow
- Decrease pain
Traction parameter set depends on
Traction parameter set depends on
- Type of injured tissue
- What is Goal of treatment
- Pain relief, spasm
- Decompression or spine elongation
- Stretch protocol
- Increase circulation
- Reduce inflammation
- Acuity of lesion
- Phase of Healing cycle
Traction Therapy Goals
Decompression
- Relieve pressure on nerve
- Decrease disc bulging
- Open up foramen
Mobilization
- Stretch Ligaments
- Stretch Capsule
Increase Circulation
- Stretch and relax
- Tension tissues
- Oscillate joint
Anti-inflammatory
- Decrease muscle tone
- Decrease inflammation