SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Chiropractic Group in Santa Barbara announced that the practice has had success using the Impulse Activator for back and neck pain treatment. The Impulse Activator Technique utilizes a scientifically designed adjustment instrument to precisely deliver corrective impulses. According to the Santa Barbara chiropractors, because of the instrument's accuracy and controlled light force, it is suitable for patients of all ages, including athletes with sports injuries, pregnant women, seniors and children.
Patients have a new option for Santa Barbara back pain treatment. Advanced Chiropractic Group has had success using Impulse Activator treatments for lower back pain and neck pain. According to Dr. Michael Hergenroether, traditional chiropractic adjustments need a strong force to restore proper alignment.
"The body's muscles naturally tighten in response to any adjustment thrust," said Dr. Hergenroether. "This causes the body to resist the adjustment. Consequently, a greater force is needed to restore proper alignment. The Impulse Activator works by delivering a thrust so quickly that the body's muscles cannot react and tighten up. This means that a lower, gentle thrust delivered with the Impulse Activator can be more effective than a traditional chiropractic thrust requiring greater force."
Dr. Hergenroether, along with fellow chiropractor Dr. Michael York, strongly recommends the Impulse Activator for lower back pain and neck pain patients.
"Impulse Activator treatments can be part of a comprehensive back pain therapy program," said Dr. York. "When compared with manual spinal manipulation, it delivers results for our patients who prefer a gentle adjustment technique."
The Impulse Activator is part of Advanced Chiropractic Group's whole body approach to wellness. The chiropractors believe in the body's inherent ability to heal itself. By correcting underlying mechanical dysfunctions, treatments like the Impulse Activator help the body recover following an injury.
"We frequently use this adjustment technique with patients who prefer a low-force correction," said Dr. York. "The Impulse Activator is extremely gentle, light and controlled. It is truly the next generation of adjustments. Every patient is unique so we customize treatments. Often, the Activator adjustments just work better for certain patients."
In addition to Impulse Activator treatments, the practice provides complementary therapies for whole body wellness, including manual spinal adjustments, physiotherapy, rehabilitation treatments, corrective exercises, and Metagenics nutritional supplements.
"Our goal is to not only help our patients heal, but also to enhance all aspects of their well being," said Dr. Hergenroether. "We believe the wellness extends beyond the absence of pain symptoms. It's a state of well being in which the body's systems operate in harmony with one another."
The Santa Barbara chiropractors work closely with patients to develop rehabilitation plans for pain relief and wellness.
"From back pain treatment to sports injury rehabilitation, our custom plans enhance an individual's well being while relieving chronic pain," said Dr. Cochran.
Patients may learn more about the Impulse Activator by visiting http://advancedchiropracticgroup.com.
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