What is an Activator

The Activator is a small hand held instrument that is used at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness, Perth city. The Activator delivers a high velocity but low force impulse to the spinal vertebrae or joint. The Activator instrument is one of the more common therapeutic interventions used by chiropractors. The chiropractors at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness (Perth city) commonly use the Activator on children, the elderly or those that are not comfortable with manual adjustments.

The Activator is one of the most widely researched chiropractic techniques. Dr Tash Logan, at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness (in Perth city), was part of a team that conducted an 18-month research project comparing the efficiency of the Activator vs manual chiropractic adjustment. Results demonstrated the Activator had relatively equal therapeutic benefits to manual or diversified chiropractic manipulation. As a result, Dr Tash Logan decided to use the Activator instrument as part of her treatment at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness (Perth city).

What to expect when you receive this treatment at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness (Perth city)?

Your chiropractor will place the activator at the affected joint or the tissue surrounding, a light pressure will be felt followed by a rapid spring to the joint. Your chiropractor won’t be twisting or turning you during this procedure. Once the Activator adjustment has been applied, your chiropractor will reassess the restricted area for improvements and reduced symptoms.

The chiropractors at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness (Perth city) notice the advantages of the Activator. The impulse is high speed, therefor the muscles are less likely to resist the adjustment, providing a more effective treatment. The force is controlled and adjustable depending on the age and the individual patient’s needs.

The chiropractors at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness in Perth city most commonly use the activator for treating back and neck pain. They also use the activator for extremity pain such as shoulders, ankles, wrists, elbows, knees.

If you are experiencing neck, low back pain, headaches, joint pain (shoulder, wrist, elbow, knee, foot, ankle), tightness or discomfort in the body and are not comfortable with a manual adjustment- contact our chiropractor at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness (Perth City) and give the Activator treatment a go!

Logan Chiropractic and Wellness- Perth city look forward to getting you on the road to recovery. If you have any questions, in need of further information you can email tash@loganchiro.com.au or call 0434 334 754. Logan Chiropractic and Wellness is located in Perth city, central to the northern and southern suburbs of Perth.