Chiropractic care is a much more complex concept than "back cracking." Various techniques exist that have their share of benefits for patients. One example is the Activator Technique, which Dr. Robert Fitzpatrick and Dr. Lisa Morreale-Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick Chiropractic utilize at their Toms River, NJ, practice. Let's take a moment to discuss what it is and how it works.
General Information
Like you tend to see on TV as a depiction of chiropractic care, the Activator Technique is a therapy for joint dysfunction. However, it involves the use of a specialized device called an Activator Tool to diagnose the source of the pain or other similar issue and treat it as well. The tool is a spring-loaded device that releases rapid pulses directly at the target area.
During an adjustment using this method, the device will send gentle impulse forces that work to restore spinal mobility. Before a practitioner at our Toms River, NJ, office uses this instrument on you, you'll receive a thorough evaluation first to detect the problematic spots. Then, the chiropractor will target these and these alone.
Uses of the Activator Technique
While we offer a variety of treatment options at our practice, including cryotherapy, exercise therapy, acupuncture, and warm laser therapy, one of the treatments you may receive is an adjustment using the Activator Method. We can use it along with other treatments or alone, depending on your specific needs.
For instance, this is a common treatment if you have a disc problem, such as a herniated disc. A practitioner from Fitzpatrick Chiropractic may recommend it if you have an inflammatory joint condition. We can use it for joint injuries as well. It's even useful for neurological conditions, whiplash, and generalized back and neck pain.
Benefits of the Activator Technique
For one, this treatment has a long history of use dating to the 1960s. Throughout that time, it's been shown to be an effective technique for addressing a variety of injuries and chronic conditions and helping with the healing or management of them.
It's a precise treatment approach. Therefore, we can use it to pinpoint the root of your problem and direct the treatment to it specifically without targeting any other areas.
The treatment doesn't cause any pain and is safe to use on everyone from children to seniors.
At Fitzpatrick Chiropractic, serving Toms River, NJ, and the surrounding region, both Dr. Fitpatrick and Dr. Morreale-Fitzpatrick may offer you the ActivatorTechnique as part of your treatment, whether you have neck or back pain after an auto accident or a chronic condition weighing heavy on your life.
If you're wondering if this chiropractic treatment could be right for you, contact us today at 732-288-0500 for an appointment.