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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 preformed 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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