What is Applied Kinesiology?

​We are often asked - “what is it that you do and how can it help me?”.
We use Applied Kinesiology (AK). Applied kinesiology is the study of muscles and the relationship of muscle strength to health. It incorporates a system of manual muscle testing and therapy. AK is based on the theory that body dysfunction is accompanied by a set or pattern of specific muscle findings.
When you visit Sprouting Health we efficiently test 80 individual muscles, look over your set of unique symptoms and then formulate a healing plan using both Eastern and Western medicine modalities.
For example, from gentle basic body muscle tests and your history we can usually investigate why a particular soreness or symptom may be present.
Eg. If you have a sore elbow or neck, we examine nerve supply and muscles around that specific area. These muscles may be malfunctioning, that is they may be over tight or they may be weak. This will cause the joint to become imbalanced and lead to wear and tear and hence ultimately cause pain.
If more complicated patterns or history present, we might then order a blood test or a urine sample to help us further investigate. We might then use chiropractic care, acupuncture systems, soft tissue therapies, or stress relieving techniques to help you, all based on information from the tests we get.  We do not confine our practice to one form of therapy, we are directed by your unique set of symptoms and findings from our thorough investigation.
We also work with other health practitioners if required to help you achieve your Best Life Possible!
If you would like help with a niggling injury or you are not satisfied with the results you are getting contact us here at Sprouting health and we would love to see if we can help you. It’s our passion!