Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique

Published on November 19, 2016

The Activator is a handheld instrument that a Chiropractor uses to deliver a specific adjustment to the spine and nerve system. Our Caledonia Chiropractor uses this Chiropractic technique system to specifically adjust the spine and nervous system with the intent to:

encourage proper spinal function
remove the interference on the nerve system
and minimize the impact of stress on the body

Our Caledonia Chiropractor Dr. Callum Peever is proud to be Advanced Proficiency Rated in the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique.

2024 activator methods advanced proficiency doctor sticker

The Activator technique is different than manual techniques due to the control of the adjusting instrument. Research studies have shown that the speed and force of the activator impulse are very controlled when looking at physical and physiological responses in the body and in the lab. Interestingly, research has also revealed that the adjusting instrument produces a maximum of 0.3 J of kinetic energy, which is enough to produce a relative movement of the vertebrae, but is a force that is far below what can cause an injury. Status of activator methods chiropractic technique, theory, and practice.

activator V 5 instrument picture on chiropractic table in mississauga

Dr. Peever performing a chiropractic adjustment

Every year Dr. Callum Peever is updated and trained on the newest science that relates to their patients clinical experience and health through Activator Methods International. Dr. Callum Peever is also very proud to be a Clinical Instructor for Activator Methods International as well as the Regional Director, where he instructs and helps to coordinate the annual Toronto Activator seminar in November. Since the pandemic, the training has been virtual. Check out Dr. Peever’s feedback on the virtual training platform for Activator Methods.

Dr. Peever at the Activator Seminar in Toronto in 2019

Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique seminar in Toronto 2019

Dr. Callum Peever Activator Conference Toronto in 2018

Dr. Callum Peever at the Activator Conference in Toronto in 2018

Dr. Cote, Dr. Caven, and Dr. Peever at the 2015 Activator Chiropractic conference in Mississauga

Dr. Cote, Dr. Caven, and Dr. Peever at the 2015 Activator Chiropractic conference in Toronto

Drs. Scot Caven, Micheline Cote, and Callum Peever brushing up on their adjusting skills at the 2014 Activator Seminar in Toronto.

Why did Dr. Peever become trained in this technique?

Being the son of a Chiropractor he was exposed to very many different techniques. What always struck him was that many Chiropractors who grew up in the profession would use this Activator technique. When he got adjusted this way he was very impressed with the skill of the Chiropractor to directly and specifically identify the spot that needed adjusted. For that reason he learned this technique from day one at Chiropractic college in 2007 and has been focused on being the best at this technique for his patients.

Does Activator Chiropractic Work?

Yes! People always assume that this technique is new, but it is not. It has been around since the 1960’s and has become one of the most utilized Chiropractic Techniques used in the World! The biggest part of this popularity is the clinical success it achieves in our patients.

1985 Activator Methods pamphlet

What does the Activator Assessment involve and why?

The assessment is based on the assumption that faulty or poor biomechanics of the joint articulations are reflected in changes in a patient’s leg-length while the person lies face down. Patients lie face down on a chiropractic table and perform a series of movements while the doctor observes the reaction of the spine at the level of the leg-lengths. If there is relative change in the leg-length due to the motion performed, the corresponding region of the spine or body is considered to be moving incorrectly or poorly. This guides the Chiropractor to feel / look for the problem at specific areas of the spine. Check out the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique report from Dr. Fuhr in TOPICS IN CLINICAL CHIROPRACTIC/VOLUME 9, ISSUE 3, 2002 The hand held instrument that the doctor uses is called an Activator. It is designed to deliver a controlled, light, and fast thrust without undue strain or force to the patient. The thrust delivered by the instrument helps the body reduce spinal misalignment thus alleviating the irritation to the spinal nerves, and allows the body to work more efficiently and comfortably.

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