Our chiropractors may recommend regular visits at least twice a week for six weeks for patients undergoing this treatment method. Patients will feel an initial pressure followed by a quick thrust similar to a doctor testing your knee reflexes.

After the assessment is done, our experienced chiropractors will apply the device to the affected region. A unique aspect of the activator device is that it mimics manual spinal adjustment effects.īefore our chiropractors consider this form of chiropractic care, we will perform a routine examination to identify particular spinal joint dysfunctions. This chiropractic treatment uses an adjusting tool as an alternative to the common manipulations like the diversified technique. The activator method is a manual manipulation technique used by our chiropractors to ease neck and back pain. Our Newton team can help you find natural relief from whatever pain or discomfort you may be experiencing by utilizing the activator method. Additionally, you should receive this procedure at our facility because it can localize treatment to a smaller area like single vertebrae. Given the speed of this device, you're less likely to have tense muscles during the treatment procedure. At Newton Center Chiropractic, our team of experts considers the activator method an excellent way to manipulate the spine.