Over the last fourty years Chiropractic techniques have evolved and have become more comfortable for the patient. I remember fourty years ago going to the dentist and how proceedures have changed, I still don't like my teeth worked on, but the proceedures now are much more comfortable for the patient than they used to be.

The same is true for chiropractic treatments. One of the reasons is the use of manually assisted adjusting instruments, and the most popular of the light adjusting instruments is called Activator Technique which was founded in 1967 by Arlan Fuhr D.C.. Since that time, 51% of chiropractic practices use some form of this mechanical force manual assisted instrument. This is regarded as a softer chiropractic technique.

The instrument is called an activator. It is a small hand held spring loaded instrument that delivers a small impulse to the spine or extremity. The energy is .3 Joules at a speed of 3 mili-seconds which allows the doctor to make an adjustment before the body has a chance to tense up and resist the correction. This proceedure is very comfortable to the patient.

Activator Methods International has published more than 105 abstracts and manuscripts on the Activator Method with the support of the National Institute of Chiropractic Research with additional research efforts that have been funded by the National Institutes of Health. Activator technique is also recognized and covered by Medicare.

Both Dr. Dave and myself are certified in the Activator Technique and we use the instrument adjusting in combination with other chiropractic techniques to taylor the right type of treatment to meet the patients needs.

Many conditions that have responded well to Activator Methods Technique are: Carpal Tunnel, Disc problems, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Foot Pain, Whiplash and Wellness Care.

If you would like more information, do not hesitate to give our office a call at 424-6531.

Dr. Richard W. Haas D.C., F.A.C.O.