Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Stressed muscles cause a lot of pain, and taking pain medications
either leave us sleepy or don't work for any length of time.
The bottom line is that pain killers only mask the symptomatic
pain; they do not relieve the injuries that cause the pain in the first place.
Kinesiology practitioners use techniques in which they test the
muscles in order to determine the imbalances in the body. They then used a number of various
techniques to restore balance.
Kinesiology not only works on the body-there has been recorded
success with using this practice to restore order to the mind and spirit of the afflicted as
well, which makes sense in that when we are in pain we not only feel it in our bodies, we
also can become depressed and moody.
The muscle testing techniques used in kinesiology are
non-invasive. The limbs of the body are placed in various positions and then light pressure
is applied.
Very often there is no pain, only discomfort involved. If the
muscle does not respond properly then it is an indication of the patient needing further
therapies.
The condition is then treated on all levels-pain relief,
chiropractic to realign something out of place which caused the problem to first develop,
strength training for a stronger muscle.
Kinesiology's practitioners believe that each muscle is linked to
a variety of mental and emotional imbalances as well as the more obvious physical
problems.
The practice of kinesiology is thought to eliminate the guesswork
in diagnosing a condition by the use of the body's natural feedback system.
They believe that by using this technique that the practitioner
can not only determine the treatment(s) but the order in which they should be received in
order to holistically and completely alleviate the pain and control or cure the
problem.
The permanent cure is rooted in treating the original
condition.
As an example, say the patient presents as itching, sinus
problems, headache, and irritability. These are the symptoms which need to be alleviated, the
cause is an allergy.
If the patient went to a conventional physician, he might be
prescribed some allergy medication that reduces the physical symptoms, but unless the allergy
itself is treated, the patient would have to continue taking the medication indefinitely,
which could affect them emotionally or mentally with the side effects.
Kinesiology has been thought to improve various conditions such as
allergies and depression, arthritis, digestive problems (which have had the greatest recovery
rate), learning problems, all kinds of muscle pain (the original complaint most seekers of
kinesiology treatment present with), post operative pain and acne.
The treatments are specific to each individual, but usually
include reflex massage.
Other types of treatment are sometimes performed such as what is
referred to as a mechanical adjustment wherein massage or gentle chiropractic is used to
bring the original skeletal structure into alignment.
Because there are 206 bones in the human body and they are
attached to muscles by ligaments, realigning the skeletal structure eases the pressure of the
tension on the muscles, causing everything from blood flow to nerve impulses to
correct.
Nutrition and ones diet play an important role in kinesiology
therapy as well.
The patient's current mineral and vitamin intake are charted and
adjustments made to the diet in order to ensure the proper food is getting to the
muscles.
This chart is also used to determine possible food allergies.
Herbal remedies are used to treat various emotional imbalances like depression and anger
management issues.
These treatments are used as preventative measures along with
treating problems presenting at the time of the initial consultation.
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