Muscle Testing

Muscle testing also known as kinesiology, applied kinesiology, or energy testing has been around for century especially in the Eastern world. Chinese medicine uses as a diagnostic tool to evaluate the meridian systems, and to prescribe the appropriate treatment(doses, duration). In 1964, Dr.George J Goodheart invented Applied Kinesiology (AK) a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing alongside conventional diagnostic methods. Although, AK has been used primarily by chiropractors; it is also has been used by naturopaths, energy practitioners, medical doctors, dentists, nutritionists, physical therapists, massage therapists, and nurse practitioners.

A manual muscle test is conducted by having the patient resist using the target muscle or muscle group while the practitioner applies a force. A smooth response is sometimes referred to as a "strong muscle" and a response that was not appropriate is sometimes called a "weak response". This is not a test of strength, but rather a subjective evaluation of tension in the muscle and smoothness of response, taken to be indicative a difference in spindle cell response during contraction. These differences in muscle response can be indicative of various stresses and imbalances in the body. The imbalances will be corrected by chiropractic adjustment, nutrition, or emotional work.

Muscle testing is a biofeedback; the body responses to the questions automatically. However, the result can be influenced by the conscious mind; the mind can altered the result of the test. Therefore, it is imperative to clear your mind or focus in the present moment. It takes times and practice to be good at muscle testing; you need to trust yourself, your intuition, and the result of your test because the body never lie. While it may seems overwhelming and frustrating at first, with practice you will eventually master the technique. It is a very powerful tool; your clients or loved ones would greatly benefit by your skill.