Applied Kinesiology in NE Portland

Applied Kinesiology in simplest terms is a medical discipline used to diagnose biochemical, mental, or structural imbalances in the body. It is used in combination with diagnostic techniques (x-ray, blood tests, urine analysis, physical exam, etc.) and medical treatments. Applied Kinesiology (A.K.) is an art form as well as a science that examines all three aspects of the triad of health.

To address the root cause of disease A.K. practitioners examine: functional neurology, Chapman's neurolymphatic reflexes, Bennett's neurovascular reflexes, the cranial-sacral system and acupuncture meridians. Each examination attempts to understand the 3 sides of the triangle and their relationship to one another.
Applied Kinesiology uses muscle testing to find joint subluxations, areas of the body in which a bone is out of alignment but not completely dislocated. When the bones of the body don't align, the muscles are not capable of neurologically locking during contraction. Similar to a circuit board, subluxations in the body signify where dysfunction might reside.

Muscle testing is painless and consists of a variety of movements associated with different levels of resistance to assess how each particular muscle responds. Every muscle in the body is associated with an organ system. Muscle testing evaluates how a particular organ is functioning. Weaker muscle responses during testing indicate imbalances to the corresponding organ. Using the diagnostic readings provided by muscle and structural testing combined with a working knowledge of the physiology of the body, Dr. Murczek can more accurately diagnose which areas of the body might be out of balance or in trouble and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Treatment at Mountain Spring

At Mountain Spring, Dr. Murczek incorporates A.K. into all of his treatment plans, consistently finding that it significantly aids his ability to diagnose and treat his patients. Of course, all treatments at Mountain Spring are unique and purposefully tailored to your ailment. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact us directly, or ask Dr. Murczek upon your visit.

Does A.K. replace standard examinations?

While muscle testing is an important component of Applied Kinesiology it is often over simplified and misused by improperly trained practitioners. Muscle Testing should never be used alone. Applied Kinesiology is primarily a diagnostic tool to determine medical ailments. Properly practiced A.K. should be supplemented with other diagnostic techniques and investigations.