Myotherapy treatment involves assessing and physically treating myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. Myotherapy is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of therapy to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structure (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) of the human body.
Techniques utilised:
* Soft Tissue Manipulation/ Massage
* Myofascial Release
* Trigger point therapy
* Dry needling
* Cupping
* Corrective exercise/rehabilitative programs
Common complaints Myotherapy is helpful for:
* Legs: strains of the calf and hamstring, knee pain, sports injuries, referred pain
* Hips: arthritis, groin pain, restricted movement
* Back: disk injury, muscle spasm, sciatica, chronic pain, postural dysfunction (scoliosis, kyphosis)
* Shoulders: muscle pain/tightness, frozen shoulder, strains
* Head and Neck: headaches, migraines, stress/tension, muscular pain/tightness, restricted movement, jaw and head pain
* Arms: tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, repetitive injuries
* Hands: carpal tunnel syndrome, pins and needles, numbness, overuse injuries
When to see an Myotherapist
* pain lasting longer than a few days
* restricted range of movement at a joint
* a health practitioner recommending you seek treatment
* are at risk of sports and occupational induced injury
* have an injury and are in the rehabilitative phase
* head, neck and back aches and strains
* chronic conditions affecting mobility
* pre and post natal muscle complaints
* symptoms of pain associated with stress or strain
Benefits of Myotherapy:
* reduce aches and pains
* increase blood flow
* reduce muscle tension
* increase flexibility and range of
movement
* greater mobility of joints and muscles
* overall relief of stress/tension
* increase of lymphatic flow, reducing swelling and inflammation
* relax muscles
* improve posture
HICAPS and EFTPOS available
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