A "muscle testing" form of chiropractic introduced in 1964, practitioners also examine structural factors such as posture and gait and make suggestions about lifestyle changes. It is also a non-invasive therapy, wherein applied kinesiologists apply light finger-tip massage to pressure points on the body or head in order to stimulate or relax key muscles. Neuromuscular Therapy also includes a muscle test for diagnosis, then emphasizes the role of the brain, spine, and nerves to assess and restore balance of the body’s skeletal structure. Used to improve digestion, energy and sports performance and to ease back and joint pain, allergies, asthma, depression and headaches.
Clinical Kinesiology (CK) was developed by Alan Beardall some 20 years after Applied Kinesiology was introduced. Precise manipulations called "hand-modes" are performed on the skull or the arm muscles to heal musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, back and spinal pain. Certified kinesiologists complete 1,000 hours at the International College of Applied Kinesiology.
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