Activator Methods®

Chiropractic adjusting technique.

We use one of the most popular “low force” chiropractic techniques in the world.

First the Evaluation

We begin by analyzing how well your spine moves. We test how well you turn and bend. While you’re lying face down, we’ll evaluate the length of your legs. This simple procedure can reveal significant differences in leg lengths.  Click here to try a simple leg-length home test.

This time-tested protocol tells us if subluxations exist and their location. It also helps us know when to adjust and when not to adjust.

The Adjusting Instrument

The Activator Methods® Adjusting Instrument is a handheld spring-loaded tool that delivers a consistent low-force, high-speed thrust.

Activator Instrument

Because it’s of speed in delivering the adjustment, it is easier to receive the adjustment to a sore area than adjustments delivered by hand.  The body rarely tightens to resist, making adjustments comfortable and effective. It’s also helpful for adjusting elbows, wrists, knees and other joints of the body. Frequently, Dr. Murphree is adjusting the sinuses and the TMJ for patients complaining of jaw pain.

The Follow Up

After your adjustment, we retest to make sure changes have been produced. Testing afterwards helps us deliver high-quality care and high levels of patient satisfaction.

Physical Therapy - Multi Radiance Medical Laser Stimulation to our treament protocols.  Healing cumulative without the use of drugs.
Hydromassage Therapy - Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Treatments - Massage Therapy - Ultrasound Therapy



 Certified Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Treatments  Acupuncture Services with Japanese Medical Analysis

This Eastern healing discipline works with the energy system of the body flowing over “meridians” throughout the body. Pain relief, along with a myriad of health problems and disorders can be addressed by placing needles at specific points along these energy paths. This is a proven technology used over thousands of years with billions of people... >> read more

If you have any concerns or apprehensions about being adjusted, let Dr. Elizabeth Murphree know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from the care you receive in our office.




Dr. Elizabeth Murphree, 3933 University Drive, Fairfax, VA | (703) 279-2101

 Dr. Elizabeth Asks some important questions of interest to Fairfax residents - Chiropractor Fairfax Dr. Elizabeth Asks...

What's the difference between sick care and health care?
Sick care is largely about relieving or suppressing symptoms. Health care is about improving performance. While sick care is about how you feel, health care is about how you function. Sick care is what you do to treat an obvious problem, and health care is what you do to avoid the problem and advance your well-being.
What's a side effect?
It may sound like a bonus; something extra, but chiropractors know it should more accurately called an "unintended effect," and "unwanted effect" or in some cases an "adverse effect." A pill can't come close to matching your body's ability to create and deliver the essential compounds it needs. That's when it's important to make sure your nervous system is working correctly—the purpose of chiropractic care!