about instrument assisted chiropractic techniques
instrument assisted chiropractic techniques
At in balance, in addition to providing manual adjustments and mobilizations using our hands, our chiropractors often use instrument-assisted chiropractic techniques such as drop piece tables, toggle boards and the Activator as an alternative to manual thrusting.
Drop-piece tables and toggle boards utilize gravity to aid in providing a chiropractic adjustment. These tables are helpful for spinal adjustments and toggle boards are used for extremity adjustments.
We also use our table’s purpose-built flexion and distraction components, which can provide a nice stretch for your back.
An Activator is a special tool that gives a gentle thrust to the area needing to be adjusted. This is especially helpful for cervical (neck) adjustments, pediatric adjustments and extremity adjusting.
These tools minimize the sound of a cavitation (“the cracking noise”) as well as minimize the amount of force felt by the patient which can help children, pregnant, elderly or hesitant patients feel more comfortable.
