Applied Kinesiology uses manual muscle testing as a diagnostic window into the body's structural, chemical, and neurological systems — uncovering hidden causes of pain and illness that conventional tests often miss.
Overview
Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a diagnostic system developed by Dr. George Goodheart in 1964. It is based on the discovery that each muscle group has specific relationships with organs, glands, and nerve pathways — and that dysfunction in any of these systems can be detected through changes in muscle strength and response.
How It Works
During an AK assessment, Dr. Cayer tests specific muscles by asking you to resist gentle pressure. A normally strong muscle that gives way unexpectedly indicates a problem in its associated organ, gland, or neurological pathway. This allows Dr. Cayer to identify nutritional deficiencies, organ stress, structural imbalances, and even emotional components of physical problems that standard tests cannot detect.
Key Benefits
- Identifies problems that standard medical tests miss
- Assesses structural, chemical, and emotional health simultaneously
- Guides precise treatment — so nothing is wasted
- Non-invasive and completely safe
- Can identify nutritional deficiencies and food sensitivities
- Particularly valuable for complex, multifactorial conditions
Conditions Treated
What to Expect
AK testing is fully integrated into your chiropractic evaluation. Dr. Cayer uses it to guide both structural and nutritional treatment decisions. If nutritional factors are identified, he may recommend professional-grade supplements from Designs for Health.
For patients who've been through the conventional medical system without answers, Applied Kinesiology often provides the breakthrough diagnosis that explains everything.
