The Activator Method chiropractic technique is a type of manual manipulation treatment used by chiropractors to treat various types of back and neck pain, as well as extremity complaints. This treatment method uses the Activator adjusting instrument, which is an alternative to traditional manipulation utilizing a HVLA thrust such as the Diversified technique.

The Activator Method chiropractic technique uses a spring-loaded, hand-held mechanical instrument called the Activator adjusting instrument. This instrument allows chiropractors to provide a quick, low-force impulse at specific points.
The aim is to produce enough force to move the vertebrae, but not enough to cause injury. The Activator Method uses only one thrust per area of contact to initiate the process of restoring spinal balance in the patient.

There are two theoretical advantages of an Activator instrument-assisted treatment:
– High speed. The instrument is so quick that the body’s muscles are less likely to tense in response, and resist the treatment. The lack of muscle resistance may facilitate the treatment’s effectiveness.
– Controlled force. The applied force is localized and does not put the joint in any compromised positions, such as bending or twisting.