Chiropractic Activator Method Adjusting

Chiropractic Activator Method Adjusting is an alternative to traditional manipulation. It uses a hand-held instrument called an Activator that produces a high-velocity, controlled, and specific low-force impulse in the designated area that needs attention.

After an initial conversation about the patient’s complaints, a thorough history, and a physical examination, the patient will stand on a specialized mechanical table that will lower them from standing to lying. In this face-down position, the patient will have a series of highly researched tests performed utilizing a leg check procedure which looks for areas of abnormal body mechanics. Dr. Moreland usually describes this functional muscle testing “like a bad game of Simon Says” because he will ask the patient to place hands on their lower back and above their head, turn their face to the side, shrug their shoulders, and so forth. The movements Dr. Moreland has the patient perform are called isolation tests. Each test checks a specific vertebra or spinal segment to see if there is a malposition or other abnormality at that segment.

Activator chiropractors like Dr. Moreland use these highly specialized tests to determine locations that need correction. Then they utilize the Activator instrument to make adjustments where they are required.

Dr. Moreland often demonstrates the force behind the Activator on a patient’s fingertip before evaluating so they understand what to expect.

The technique facilitates neurologic changes in the brain. Dr. Moreland often tells patients that they will feel better 20-30 minutes after their treatment because it will take some time for the muscles to relax, the swelling to begin to subside, and the pain to diminish.

While some improvement is often seen with the first treatment, most conditions require several follow-up visits before they are entirely resolved. The Chiropractic Activator Method Adjusting analysis accurately determines abnormal biomechanical patterns and nerve interference or irritation areas. For this reason, Dr. Moreland informs patients about the improvements he notices and provides them with feedback about their progress. This way, the patient knows if their injury is 10% or 90% improved, so they know how quickly they may expect to recover.

In one word: Yes.

The Activator Technique is FDA-approved and is quick, easy, and painless. It has been practiced for 55 years and is scientifically proven to provide more consistent results. Additionally, the Activator Technique works on the spine, neck, arms, and legs. It helps the body to heal itself after the joints are corrected.

~ FDA-approved

~ Backed by research and gets great results

~ Quick, easy, painless

~ Suitable for patients of all ages and conditions because of the gentleness of the treatment

- Babies, children, elderly, pregnant women

- Patients suffering from: arthritis, degeneration, osteoporosis

~ Only adjusts the joint that needs to be manipulated; there is no extra movement, and can result in more stable and stronger joints over time

~ Arthritis

~ Back Pain

~ Bulging Disc

~ Carpal Tunnel

~ Degeneration

~ Fibromyalgia

~ Headaches

~ Herniated Disc

~ Hip Pain

~ Knee Pain

~ Migraines

~ Neck Pain

~ Osteoarthritis Pain

~ Osteoporosis

~ Rheumatoid Arthritis

~ Sciatica

~ Shoulder Pain

~ Arthritis

~ Back Pain

~ Bulging Disc

~ Carpal Tunnel

~ Degeneration

~ Fibromyalgia

~ Headaches

~ Herniated Disc

~ Hip Pain

~ Knee Pain

~ Migraines

~ Neck Pain

~ Osteoarthritis Pain

~ Osteoporosis

~ Rheumatoid Arthritis

~ Sciatica

~ Shoulder Pain

Anyone can use this method ... from newborn babies to senior citizens and everyone in between. This was one of the main reasons Dr. Moreland chose to specialize in the Chiropractic Activator Method Adjusting.

Dr. Moreland:

~ Has the highest level of certification, known as Advanced Proficiency, in the Chiropractic Activator Method Adjusting

~ Served as an associate clinical instructor for Activator; and is one of the youngest doctors ever awarded the honor of becoming an instructor for the technique

~ Has nearly 20 years of clinical expertise; his skill and training led to his appointment as an instructor to teach chiropractors from around the world how to improve their clinical and adjusting skills

~ Has had research published in peer-reviewed journals, which has led to NCCAM/NIH funding which helped to support the growing library of research that validates the Chiropractic Activator Method Adjusting as a premier chiropractic technique

~ Has an extensive background using low-force Activator Technique adjusting, a variety of other therapies, and rehabilitation services that have allowed his patients to maintain their successful results long after their treatments have been completed