Activator adjustments
Adjustments, or manipulation as they're sometimes referred to is the
minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement
is to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place for a number of
reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car
accident.
When these vertebrae are out of place, it has an overall systemic effect
from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment
and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't
function at our peak.
An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the
hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens
with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a
noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as
joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen
from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning
at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able
to respond and perform as it was designed to.