ArthroStim Instrument Adjusting

ArthroStim is a handheld instrument that delivers very fast, low-force thrusts — around a dozen per second — to a specific joint, in place of a manual hands-on adjustment. Rather than moving the joint through a full range in one motion, it stimulates the surrounding nerve receptors in rapid, gentle pulses, prompting the body's own muscles and nervous system to release and correct the restriction.

Because each thrust is so brief and controlled, there's no cavitation — no popping or cracking sound — and none of the twisting that can make a traditional adjustment feel intense.

Your chiropractor still starts with a full assessment before reaching for the instrument. It's chosen because it suits the joint, the patient, or the moment — not as a universal substitute for hands-on technique.

After your assessment, your chiropractor places the instrument against the joint and delivers a short burst of rapid, light thrusts. Most people feel a quick tapping sensation rather than pressure, and there's no discomfort afterward beyond what you'd feel from any gentle joint work.