Heard of Muscle Testing (Applied Kinesiology)?
Muscle testing is perhaps a lesser-known term for what is professionally referred to as Applied Kinesiology. It’s a noninvasive form of what is considered a healing art or alternative wellness practice and is said to evaluate structural, chemical, and mental aspects of one’s overall well-being. While this practice may exist in the realm of what some consider woo-woo, there are numerous cases made that muscle testing can be very effective for certain prognoses. According to the International College of Applied Kinesiology, the use of manual muscle testing is simply “to evaluate body function through the dynamics of the musculoskeletal system.” Various treatments can fall under this broad practice, however. They “may involve specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupuncture skills, clinical nutrition, dietary management, counselling skills, evaluating environmental irritants, and various reflex procedures.” Now that we got that out of the way, we’ll get back to plain English and say that a part of this practice actually has a