What is HYPERTON-X ?

"Hypertonic muscle balancing".

Hyperton-X is a Kinesiology Method which tests for and corrects imbalanced Muscles. By 'clearing' these hypertonic muscles, the individual becomes more flexible and relaxed and able to use their body in an integrated way. Techniques are also used for Pain and emotional stress release, as well as to enhance Physical and Mental Performance levels.

This Method is part of the programme of studies in Remedial Massage at The Australian College of Vital Health and was developed by Frank Mahoney, a Sports Therapist and Kinesiologist from California, U.S.A. He had worked with Sports' Athletes for many years and then pursued extensive studies into Human Movement and Kinesiology, including the "Touch For Health" and "Applied Kinesiology" methods of Muscle Testing. He also worked with Dr. Paul Dennison and the "Educational Kinesiology" System.

Frank Mahoney believed that Muscles that had become "Hypertonic" through injury or over-use were responsible for a lot of the imbalances that occur in the Posture, Nervous System, Cerebro-Spinal Fluid flow and Meridian Energy flow.

A Hypertonic Muscle is one that can be identified as restricted in it's range of movement (ROM) and would usually be tight and sore. However, if a Hypertonic Muscle was tested directly - it would usually test as being "on" and further Monitoring may show it to be "Over-facilitated". Using the usual Kinesiology approach as well as Massage, does not necessarily change this Over-facilitated state. Frank then developed a Method to test for and quickly correct the imbalanced state which often relieved the pain, restriction of movement and postural imbalances.

The Correction Method is based on P.N.F. stretching; or Proprioceptor Neuro-Muscular Facilitation. It is a form of "Practitioner assisted stretching" of the specific Hypertonic Muscle. The suspect Muscle is positioned in its' extended range. The Client takes a deep inhalation and then a 10 second exhalation while the Client applies a Resistive Contraction against the Practitioner holding the limb in a steady position. This is done at the pressure of only (up to ) 25% of the contraction of the Muscle from the extended position back toward contraction against the Practitioners resistance. At the completion of exhalation, the Client takes another deep breath in as the Practitioner gently extends the muscle by a few degrees. This is repeated 3 to 5 times after which the Muscle has improved it's Range Of Movement and is experienced as being significantly more relaxed and improved blood flow. The Procedure is then repeated on other Muscles that am Hypertonic as assessed by the Practitioners: Palpation (feeling the state or tightness in the muscle), Range of Movement testing and Muscle Testing procedures.

Hypertonic Muscle Correction has been shown to have the following beneficial effects: a) increase in Neuro-Muscular communication.
b) re-sets the Proprioceptor mechanisms in the Muscle spindles and Tendon reflexes that may have been shocked due to injury or over-use.
c) improves circulation in both Vascular and Lymphatic systems.
d) releases inhibiting signals (interference) from the Muscle that may cause a jamming effect in the Sensory Co-ordination areas of The Brain - specifically the Common Integration Area in the Logic Brain Cortex.
e) improves Co-ordination through better muscle balance and enhanced cross-lateral stimulation in the Brain and
f) releases restricted muscles that effect Posture and improves normal flow of Cerebro-spinal Fluid (note: No Spinal adjustments are used).

 

I personally (Bruce Gibson) have used the technique extensively since 1985 and have taught several hundred Massage Therapists the correct and accurate use of the Procedures of this effective Technique. Feedback from Practitioners, Students and Clients has always been very positive and reported results have been encouraging.

There are many areas of application of this system as the essential precepts on which it is based is about overcoming levels of stress and restriction in the body in order to re-establish balance and normal homeostasis of physical functions. Its’ applications are not only useful as a Corrective Therapy for treatment of muscle restriction and pain, but also for improvement of Physical and even Mental Performance in many varied situations.

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