Applied Kinesiology in Western Springs IL

Applied Kinesiology (AK) in Western Springs IL is a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing combined with other standard methods of diagnosis. AK, a non-invasive system of evaluating body function that is unique in the healing arts, has become a dynamic movement in health care in its relatively short existence.

What is Applied Kinesiology in Western Springs IL?

The combined terms "applied" and "kinesiology" describe the basis of this system, which is the use of manual muscle testing to evaluate body function through the dynamics of the musculoskeletal system. Treatments may involve specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupuncture skills, clinical nutrition, dietary management, counseling skills, evaluating environmental irritants, and various reflex procedures.

The triad of health lists the three basic causes of health problems. They are structural, chemical, and mental, with structure as the base of the triad. Literally, all health problems, whether functional or pathological, are involved with one part or all parts of the triad. This is not new to chiropractic, as its founder, D.D. Palmer states in his text, "The Science, Art, and Philosophy of Chiropractic," "The determining causes of disease are traumatism, poison, and autosuggestion." AK enables the doctor to evaluate the triad's functional balance and direct therapy toward the imbalanced side or sides. AK skills are developed and approved by the International College of Applied Kinesiology Board of Standards.

At Back In Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center, we use it for a variety of things, such as testing for food allergies, supplement testing, structural issues, environmental allergies & chemicals, mental & emotional blockages (The Emotion Code), and more!