Myotherapy is the assessment, treatment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Common conditions that Myotherapists can treat include:

• Sporting & occupational injuries
• Stiffness & pain associated with poor posture
• Acute & chronic conditions affecting function & mobility
• Headaches / migraines
• Acute and chronic stiff and painful neck
• Chronic overuse syndromes - tendonitis, RSI, tennis/golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel
• Acute & chronic back pain / 'sciatica
• Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder
• Knee, leg & foot pain – shin splints, patella tracking dysfunction, runners knee, ankle sprains
• Pregnancy – pre/post natal complaints
• Pain & dysfunction associated with stress & tension
• Rehabilitative stage of an injury

Pain or symptoms caused by muscle or fascia is described as myofascial. Myofascial pain is usually not specific and is often described by the patient as a 'deep ache', 'tightness' or 'tenderness' in an area. It can vary in intensity and radiate to other areas. Other symptoms can include reduced range of motion of muscles and joints, stiffness, fatigue, weakness, numbness or a tingling sensation.

Myotherapy is founded on the notion that relief of tension in the muscle followed by revitalisation of the relieved muscle through stretching, promotes healing and reduces ongoing pain.

What to expect from a myotherapy consultation:

Assessment - Clinical assessment includinga full case history, examination of particular joints or regions, assisted by highly developed tactile, palpatory skills and a thorough understanding of joint and muscular assessment procedures. Assessment of potential causes of dysfunction is also important, as is a detailed postural examination.

Treatment – Remedial massage, Soft tissue manipulation, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial dry needling, Myofascial release, Cupping, Postural assessment and correction, Corrective exercises (stretches, strength).

Remedial Massage Technique is commonly used in conjunction with Myotherapy treatments.

Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage and to support and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms. The massage is applied directly to the skin using a lubricating medium, usually oil, which ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder and mobilisation of the joint are deeply penetrated. Passive stretching moves are also used.

Key benefits of Remedial Massage include: the stimulation to the blood supply allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed; the calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort; and the toning and relaxing of muscles to improve joint mobility. An improvement to the health of the cells, the repairing of tissues, and the easing of stiffness and tension can also be experienced through therapeutic relaxation.