Kinesiology — the Science of Movement and Inner Balance
The word “kinesiology” comes from the Greek kinesis, meaning movement.
It is a field that studies how the body moves, reacts, and interacts with both internal and external factors.
The founder of applied kinesiology, Dr. George Goodheart, was a chiropractor who expanded the traditional medical approach by integrating Western anatomy and physiology with principles of Eastern medicine, such as acupuncture and energy meridians.
He viewed illness not merely as a physical disorder but as a disruption of energy flow that affects the body, emotions, and biochemistry.
How Applied Kinesiology Works
The main tool of kinesiology is muscle testing — a method of assessing the body’s response through gentle resistance.
When a particular muscle weakens, it indicates that the body is under stress, strain, or imbalance.
This response may reflect disturbances in organ function, metabolism, or emotional state.
During testing, the muscle is held in an isometric contraction — without movement, but with light pressure applied by the practitioner.
This approach, known as the Kendall method, helps identify where the body needs support and correction.
Why It Matters
Kinesiology helps uncover not only physical but also emotional and biochemical causes of imbalance.
Through muscle testing, a practitioner can identify:
- which organs require attention,
- what nutrients the body may be lacking,
- where tension has accumulated,
- and how emotions influence physical wellbeing.
The Aim of Kinesiology
The goal of kinesiology is to restore balance and activate the body’s natural self-regulating mechanisms.
It combines the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, osteopathy, and Eastern medicine, viewing a person as a unified system.
Kinesiology is not about treating symptoms — it’s about helping the body remember how to be well.
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