Muscle testing is one of the most fascinating and subtle tools used in kinesiology. It enables a true dialogue with the body. But what exactly is it? How does it work? And why is it so powerful?
A Tool for Deep Listening
Muscle testing — also known as neuromuscular biofeedback — is based on a simple principle: the body reacts instantly to stress. Whether physical, emotional, chemical, or even symbolic, any form of stress creates a change in muscle tone.
The test involves applying light pressure to a muscle (usually the arm) while the person focuses on a specific situation, emotion, or piece of information.
If the muscle remains firm, we call it a “strong” response; if it gives way, it’s a “weak” response. This isn’t about strength — it’s a subtle reaction from the nervous system.
What the Body Tells Us
Muscle testing can access information that the mind doesn’t always perceive. It sheds light on:
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Unprocessed stress
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Repressed emotions
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Energetic blockages
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Physiological needs
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Limiting beliefs
It offers direct access to the body’s memory — a gateway into the subconscious.
A Valuable Compass During Sessions
In kinesiology, muscle testing guides the session from start to finish. It helps us to:
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Identify the current priority
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Choose the most appropriate techniques (energy balancing, movements, specific points…)
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Confirm when an emotion has been released
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Respect the person’s inner rhythm
It’s a highly precise tool, enabling gentle, respectful, and deeply personalized support.
A Dialogue Rooted in Kindness
What I love about muscle testing is that it doesn’t lie. It doesn’t judge. It doesn’t force anything.
It simply reveals what’s present — here and now — and it does so with great gentleness.
For both children and adults, it’s often deeply reassuring to discover that the body can be a guide, a partner in listening.
If you’re curious to experience this, if you want to better understand what your body is trying to tell you, I welcome you warmly at Blossom Therapies in Pully.
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