The Activator Method or neurological Activator Technique is a chiropractic technique, used to make adjustments, diagnosis and treatment systems. It is very useful for treating various types of discomfort or pain in: neck, back, head (both chronic and migraine) and also extremities.
What is the Activator Method?
The neurological Activator Method is a system that makes it possible to detect the main interferences at the level of the Nervous system (by means of evaluation positions on a stretcher) and by means of a very fast and low amplitude impulse. This impulse allows small changes to be generated at the level of the functioning of the spine, generating changes in the functioning of both the spine and the nervous system. It is a very secure device. The Activator Method checks after each manipulation all the changes produced in the legs and in the rest of the body. It is commonly used in countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico.
Operation of the Activator Method
This activation technique uses a small mechanical device that is loaded by a spring, to which the force is adjusted. This device provides a quick, low force push at specific points. When the chiropractor activates the device, its silicone tip extends rapidly, providing pressure on everything it contacts. By being placed against a part of the body that requires adjustment, the patient hardly feels the pressure and does not suffer any damage.
This method is based on evaluation tests. There are more than 500 tests in the activator method protocol, differentiating the basic protocol from the advanced one. It is advisable to start with the basic one and then continue with the advanced one to have a more efficient response from our body.
An assessment of the apparent length of a leg would be possible. This evaluation would be based on the concept that the possible differences in the length of the legs could indicate where there are vertebral misalignments of the spine. It is a controversial test, since not all professionals support this type of procedure.
Those who use the Activator Method may or may not use the test method. There are chiropractors who opt for the use of the activator adjustment instrument, depending on the results of their physical examination independently.
Thanks to this tool and through a specific evaluation method, in the face of any symptomatology (back pain, lumbago, low back pain, headaches, cervical pain...), the chiropractor can detect the main sites of neurological interference and proceed to correct them.
Therefore it is an effective, simple and painless method. Although the most important thing is the safety of the patient, since it is possible to modify the amplitude of the impulse. This scan of the body allows us to correctly align bones and joints.
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The Activator Method is very gentle on the joints and spine. So it can be used in adults, children, babies and even pregnant women. its use is also possible in people with osteoporosis or arthritis.
This method is an alternative technique to manual manipulation for spinal adjustment specific to other joints in the body. It is the fastest and safest method available. Its adjustment is made from 3 to 5 milliseconds. The thrust provided by this mechanism is so fast and effective that it overcomes the body's tendency to tense up and resist the thrust of said adjustment. In other words, the muscles of the body are less likely to become stressed in reaction and resist the treatment.
In addition to the speed of the mechanism, its applied force is localized and does not accumulate flexion movement, nor any additional torque to the joint.
Origins of trigger methods
The activator method technique was originally developed by Dr. Arlan Fuhr. The first activator adjustment mechanism was patented by Activator Methods International Inc. in 1978. There are different mechanisms on the market today for beginners (Activator I), innovative spring-loaded tools (Activators II and IV), and the cordless instrument and wireless (Activator V). Most of the investigations were made possible by the Activator IV.
