Kinesiology

At Choice Health Centre in Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia we are happy to say that we have a licensed kinesiologist on our team! If you’re in need of care, request an appointment with one of our experts today. We are here to help you determine the best plan of action for your condition, and we’ll be with you every step of the way during treatment!

What is kinesiology?

According to Kinesiology Connection,

“A fundamental premise of Kinesiology (Kin-easy-ology) is that the body has an innate healing energy and is doing its best to care for itself, but sometimes needs assistance to achieve this state.”

Basically, this means that the goal of a kinesiologist is to aid the body in its natural healing process. Much of what a kinesiologist does revolves around muscle testing as a way to determine any imbalances in the body that are in need of treatment.

How can a kinesiologist help treat my specific condition?

A kinesiologist is an expert in bodily movement. They look at all the mechanics of the body to determine the best course of treatment for each patient’s specific needs.

When working with a kinesiologist at Choice Health Centre in Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia, you may be asked to perform certain diagnostic movement tests that will analyze your body function. From there, your kinesiologist will help guide you through both manual and non-manual treatment methods that may help you find relief and get your body back to its normal levels of physical function.

As kinesiology is centered around movement, it is likely that much of your treatment with a kinesiologist will be focused on moving the body in ways that will aid in healing, so you can reach optimum levels of health and wellness.

What conditions can a kinesiologist treat?

Kinesiologists help treat several health issues, including, but not limited to the following:

Your therapist or kinesiologist at Choice Health Centre will be able to determine the root cause of your discomfort, pain, or imbalance at your first appointment. From there, they’ll create a customized treatment plan that is aimed at resolving your issue and helping you feel better.

Keep in mind that all patients are different and what works for someone else may not work for you, and vice versa! Your treatment plan may include the use of kinesio taping as well, which is a method that works by doing a few important things for your body.

This method helps in resetting the circuitry in the affected part of your body by correcting any faulty interactions between the skin and the muscles, joints, and tendons underneath. This results in an improvement of muscle strength and activity.

Kinesio taping also works by blocking any pain receptors being sent to the brain. If those painful messages aren’t being received, the muscles in the affected area will loosen up and the likelihood for spasms will significantly decrease. Pain constricts an affected area, but if the pain is taken away, there suddenly becomes more freedom for blood flow and movement!

Request an appointment in Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia today

If you are interested in learning more about kinesiology and how it may benefit you, don’t hesitate to request an appointment with Choice Health Centre in Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia today. We would be happy to set up a consultation with our kinesiologist so you can get started on the best plan of care to optimize your health and get your body back to where it is meant to be!