As part of my Osteopathic service, I combine Applied Kinesiology within my osteopathic treatments – but what is it and how could it help you? Read on to find out!
What is Applied Kinesiology?
Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a gentle, holistic approach I use in clinic to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of your symptoms.
If you’re experiencing back pain, poor posture, recurring injuries, or ongoing tension, the root cause is often more complex than it first appears. Rather than just treating the area of discomfort, AK helps us explore how your body is functioning as a whole.
At my clinic in Bedford, I use AK to “listen” to your body in a unique and supportive way.
How does Applied Kinesiology work?
A key part of this approach is muscle testing. This involves applying light pressure to specific muscles to see how your body responds. It’s not about strength or effort – instead, it’s a subtle way for your body to give feedback about where it may be under stress or out of balance.
This helps us identify functional imbalances that may be contributing to:
- Back and neck pain
- Postural issues
- Sports injuries
- Ongoing aches and tension
A personalised approach to your care
Every body is different, which is why your treatment is always tailored to you.
Using insights from AK, we create a treatment approach that supports better alignment, improved movement, and a greater sense of ease in your body. Whether you’re based in Bedford, Kempston or the surrounding areas, our aim is to help you feel stronger, more balanced, and more in control of your health.
With an understanding of your problem, a selection of healing modalities, which may include:-
- Joint mobilisation and manipulation
- myofascial therapies
- cranial osteopathy
- clinical nutrition dietary management*
*Please note all relevant nutritional supplements are charged separately.
“Think Right…Drink Right…Sleep Right…Eat Right…
Poop Right…Move Right…Talk Right…”
(Dr. Robert Rakowski, DC)