ArthroStim Adjusting
A gentle, precise alternative to manual adjustments. The ArthroStim delivers rapid, controlled impulses for comfortable and effective chiropractic care.
What is the ArthroStim?
The ArthroStim is an adjusting instrument that is an alternative to manual adjustments. Seen in some circles as the next generation activator, this device is more user-specific as it can be adjusted to deliver from a few ounces of force up to 40 pounds of force.
Low Beta Somatomotor Rhythm
The ArthroStim instrument produces twelve thrusts a second — a higher frequency than traditional adjustment devices. This frequency is known as "the low beta somatomotor rhythm" and is said to more correctly reverberate through the joint and into more distant tissues, releasing trigger points.
The Secret of the Instrument
By delivering a 12-14 hertz impulse, the ArthroStim divides the energy of a single chiropractic adjustment into "rapid successive inputs," maintaining a consistent peak force while allowing the practitioner to administer a more comfortable, effective adjustment.
Benefits of ArthroStim Adjusting
A gentle, precise approach that allows your chiropractor to treat more conditions with greater comfort and safety.
Gentle & Comfortable
Stimulates only mechano- and proprio-receptors without activating pain receptors, making adjustments comfortable and pain-free.
Adjustable Force
Can be precisely adjusted to deliver from a few ounces of force up to 40 pounds, tailored to each patient's specific needs.
12 Thrusts Per Second
Operates at 12-14 hertz — the 'low beta somatomotor rhythm' — a frequency that reverberates through joints and into distant tissues.
Releases Trigger Points
The precise frequency reverberates through the joint and into more distant tissues, releasing trigger points that traditional methods may miss.
Neurological Assist
Provides extensive neurological feedback to the brain using controlled repetitive input, enabling comprehensive healing beyond the adjustment site.
Safe for All Body Types
Because it doesn't use a single forceful thrust, larger and stiffer individuals can be more safely and effectively adjusted.
How the ArthroStim Works
Understanding the science behind this advanced adjusting instrument.
Controlled Repetitive Input
The ArthroStim divides the energy of a single chiropractic adjustment into 'rapid successive inputs.' By delivering a 12-14 hertz impulse, it maintains a consistent peak force while breaking the total adjustment into equal, smaller impulses.
Neurological Feedback
This controlled repetitive input leads to an aggregate effect on neural receptors and extensive neurological feedback to the brain, while simultaneously using a greatly reduced single impulse — making the adjustment both effective and comfortable.
Precise Application
The force is adjusted depending on the initial pressure placed upon the patient's body by the practitioner. This allows for precise, user-specific adjustments that can address a wider range of conditions than traditional manual techniques.
ArthroStim vs. Traditional Adjustments
See how the ArthroStim's neurological assist technique compares to traditional manual chiropractic adjustments.
| Feature | ArthroStim | Traditional Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Force Delivery | Rapid successive micro-impulses | Single forceful thrust |
| Frequency | 12-14 hertz (12 thrusts/sec) | Single impulse |
| Force Range | Few ounces to 40 lbs (adjustable) | Fixed manual force |
| Pain Receptors | Not activated | May be activated |
| Comfort Level | Highly comfortable | Varies by patient |
| Suitability | All body types, including larger individuals | May be limited for some |
Experience ArthroStim Adjusting
Discover the comfort and effectiveness of instrument-assisted chiropractic care. The ArthroStim provides gentle, precise adjustments tailored to your body's specific needs.