Many people are afraid of chiropractic treatments because they think that it will involve manual manipulation of the spine. Although it is true that many chiropractors use this method the practice of chiropractic is diverse. At Dr. McKay’s office, the chiropractors use the Activator Method. This is one of the gentlest form of chiropractic treatments. The chiropractors use an instrument called an activator to realign the spine. The activator is a hand-held spring-loaded instrument that applies a small implulse force to adjust the spine. The chiropractors adjust the force according to what is needed. The best way I can describe it for you is that it looks like a small rubber hammer and they«tap» my spine back into alignment. I have been a a patient for 17 years and go for regular treatments to maintain good health. The staff and doctors are great! The atmosphere is always happy and unless there is only one doctor on hand, wait times are short. It is walk-in service unless it is your first visit and more information and x-rays are needed. There are also 2 – 3 massage therapists listed so you can also get massage treatments there. The Spine Guys, as they call themselves, are great! Tell them I sent you!