Everything is connected

     Here at McClintock Chiropractic, Dr. Ben uses a technique called Applied Kinesiology (AK), which functions on the principle that all of your bodies' systems (Muscular, Skeletal, Vascular and Nervous) work together in order to make you, you!  This principle allows us to use manual muscle testing to gain information and insight into your body's function and alignment.

     Skeletal muscle tone is controlled by the nervous system, which can recognize and react to sensory input along different nerve pathways. This means we can determine the exact joint alignment by putting mechanical force into the joint in various vectors. The vector that increases joint malposition will create a temporary decrease in muscle tone that can be felt as a muscle "weakening" under manual muscle testing. 

     By detecting this muscular weakening, we can determine the exact vector of correction needed.  This high level of accuracy also allows us to adjust with the absolute minimum amount of force neccessary, ensuring a safe and gentle joint correction for all patients regardless of age or pain threshold.