There are back and neck ailments for which a standard chiropractic adjustment can provide a solution, but there can be times when your chiropractor may choose to use one or more specialized devices to treat you. One such device is an activator, which is a spring-loaded device with a rounded tip that allows your healthcare professional to direct pressure to a highly specific point of your body. If your chiropractor believes that using an activator may help you, they'll explain exactly how the device works before employing it. Here are some benefits of chiropractic treatments with an activator.

No Uncomfortable Positions

During various types of adjustments, your chiropractor may need to put your body into different positions. For example, they may have you lie on your back and pull one or both legs toward your chest. While such positions can be easy for some people, they can be challenging or potentially impossible for those who have severe physical health issues. If your back or neck pain makes it difficult or uncomfortable for you to get into different positions, an activator treatment can be ideal. In most cases, you can simply sit or lie while the chiropractor uses this device.

No Cracking

A traditional chiropractic adjustment typically involves cracking your joints, and while this type of treatment can provide relief for several different health ailments, not everyone likes the sound or feel of the cracking process. If you feel tense at the idea of your joints cracking, an activator treatment can be a good option for you. It directs the pressure in a specific area, which means that the chiropractor doesn't need to manipulate the surrounding joints. The result will be no audible cracking during this treatment.

No Patient Tensing

Some people have a tendency to tense up their body during a chiropractic adjustment. Your chiropractor will always encourage you to relax, often by instructing you to take a series of deep breaths, but if you know the adjustment is about to happen, you can instinctively tighten your muscles. The drawback of doing so is that when your muscles are tight, it can be more challenging to manipulate the joint. The result may be that the treatment isn't as effective. Many chiropractors use an activator when their patient has a tendency to tense up. The spring-loaded nature of this device allows it to put pressure on an area extremely quickly. By the time you hear the device click and you instinctively tense up, the activator will have already done its job.

Contact a local company to learn more, like Erb Family Wellness.