The first thing many people think of when they think of kinesiology is the muscle test. It can be imagined as a tool we use to communicate with our internal computer. We can use it to find out where there is an imbalance in the body, what benefits us at a given moment, what is less beneficial, what causes us stress, what supports us.
The actual technique of the muscle test is very simple - you apply pressure to a muscle and it either holds or unlocks.
However, the same rules apply for its use as for the use of any other measuring device.
First of all, we need to know whether it is really suitable for our measurements. A muscle test cannot test lottery numbers, a muscle test does not tell you what to do or how another person feels. You also won't measure length with a thermometer, although modern laser thermometers theoretically allow this.
It is also good to know how to operate the device. You need to know which muscle you are testing, where the muscle is located, what the testing position is, so that you are really only testing one muscle.
A measuring device must also be calibrated and functional. Therefore, before doing a muscle test, it is necessary to check that the muscle is really functional and suitable for the muscle test. This means checking that the muscle is locked and can be sedated and tonified again.
Last but not least, experience is important. We work with the human body and every body is different. You need to learn how to communicate with the body so that it gives you truly valid and usable answers.
Muscle testing is indeed an art that requires experience, but also attunement and humility.