Chiropractic Kinesiology

OVERVIEW

Applied Kinesiology is a system developed in the 1960s by Dr. George Goodheart, in which he discovered that evaluation of normal and abnormal body function could be accomplished by using muscle testing. Since this original discovery, the examination has gone on to evaluate the lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, meridian, vascular, cranial, stress, and nutritional systems of the body. All of these components are vital in maintaining the “Triad of Health”. The three components of the triad are the Chemical, Mental, and Structural aspects of the body. If any one of these components is out of balance, it can cause the whole body to go out of balance. This imbalance can cause anything from chronic pain and disease to anxiety and depression. By using Applied Kinesiology, we can help bring back the balance to the body and return health and vitality.

How it works

Muscles are tested in different areas of the body in a manner that evaluates a specific muscle. During the examination the doctor will find some muscles that test strong and others that appear extremely weak. The “weakness” indicates not only a dysfunction of the muscle, but possibly poor control of an organ, gland, or other tissues on the same nerve, vascular, acupuncture, or nutritional grouping. At this point, the doctor decides which therapy is the best for that dysfunction. Sometimes the body needs a manual chiropractic adjustment and muscle manipulation. Other times you may need cold laser therapy or nutritional support. Every patient is different and it is the job of your kinesiologist to find the best approach to your body.