The Homeplace Chiropractic - Your Path to Wellness

The Activator is a small, hand-held instrument that delivers a quick, controlled thrust to specific joints and spinal segments without the practitioner applying physical force with their body. It can be set at varying levels of intensity and can be used to adjust big and small joints, as well as restricted muscles, with accuracy and precision. 

This method of adjusting offers a smoother, gentler approach that is particularly appealing for those sensitive to force or noise from manual manipulation. The procedure begins with a thorough assessment that includes posture, leg length, and spinal mobility to pinpoint areas of misalignment. By using this instrument, chiropractors can target subluxations or misalignments with accuracy, improving nerve function, reducing pain, and enhancing overall musculoskeletal health. This technique is widely appreciated for its comfort and effectiveness, especially among patients who might otherwise avoid chiropractic care due to concerns about traditional methods, including infants, children, and seniors. 

  Conditions that are commonly treated with the Activator technique include: 

• Back Pain: Including lower back pain, upper back pain, and chronic back issues.
• Neck Pain: Addressing stiffness, tension, and pain in the cervical spine.
• Sciatica: Helping to alleviate nerve-related leg pain.
• Headaches: Particularly tension headaches and migraines related to neck tension.
• Joint Pain: In areas like the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and feet where joint misalignment might be a factor.
• Muscle Spasms: By correcting underlying spinal misalignments that can cause muscle tension.
• Whiplash: Treating the aftermath of neck injuries from accidents.
• Disc Problems: Including herniated, bulging, or degenerative disc conditions.
• Arthritis: Offering relief for pain associated with arthritic joints in the spine or extremities.
• Fibromyalgia: Providing gentle adjustments that can help with widespread pain and sensitivity.
• Postural Issues: Improving posture through spinal alignment corrections.
• Sports Injuries: Helping athletes recover from injuries related to spine or joint misalignment.
• General Mobility Issues: Enhancing range of motion and flexibility for those with mobility restrictions due to spinal health.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Correcting misalignments in the feet and legs to improve biomechanics, reduce stress on the plantar fascia, and improve gait and posture. 
• Carpal tunnel: Correcting misalignments in the neck, arms, wrists, and hands, reducing pressure on nerves, and improving joint biomechanics.