Instrument Adjusting Treatments
Is Instrument Adjusting treatment right for you?
Instrument adjusting uses a handheld mechanical tool to deliver controlled, high-speed impulses to specific joints or tissues. It provides the benefits of traditional chiropractic adjustments with less force. Contraindications include areas with fractures, spinal instability, or severe osteoporosis.
What is Instrument Adjusting treatment?
Using an adjusting instrument like the Activator®, your provider delivers quick, precise taps to targeted spinal or extremity joints. Patients typically feel a gentle thump or tapping sensation—there’s no twisting or cracking involved. Treatment takes only a few minutes and is painless.
What conditions does Instrument Adjusting treatment address?
This gentle method is ideal for:
- Neck pain, headaches, and TMJ disorders
- Joint restrictions from scoliosis or degenerative changes
- Shoulder, wrist, or ankle dysfunction
- Elderly, pediatric, or post-surgical patients needing low-force care
It’s a great option when traditional adjustments are too intense or not tolerated.
