About the Activator

The activator method is an instrument adjusting technique that is ideal for patients of all ages from infants to seniors. The activator method is considered the gentlest, safest, and most effective instrument adjusting technique available today. The technique provides a comfortable alternative to a manual adjusting technique while delivering the same results. Often patients that have undergone surgical procedures think that there is no other option for them, but the Activator method is a great gentle approach to relieving post-surgical discomfort.

To perform an activator adjustment, Dr. Ryan will use an activator methods instrument, which is a rubber-tipped, spring-loaded device specifically designed to restore motion to the spine without twisting or cracking. An adjustment is a force applied to the spine to restore motion to the joint. Often with a manual adjustment, the body mass of the doctor is used to generate the force needed to move the segment. The activator methods instrument mobilizes the joint through acceleration instead of mass. This generates the same amount of force needed to move the joint in a much different way.

Dr. Ryan is advanced proficiency rated in the Activator methods technique. This is the highest level of credentialing within Activator methods. Dr. Ryan strives to stay up to date with the latest information and news regarding this unique instrument adjusting technique by attending yearly seminars to maintain certification. Dr. Ryan is proud to offer multiple chiropractic techniques that cater to the individual patient and what they need in their time of health.