Soft tissue therapy/ Trigger point therapy/ Myofascial release
Myotherapy
Clinical myotherapy involves the use of advanced hands on manual techniques and a variety of other treatment techniques to reduce muscle tension and trigger points associated with aches and pains, sports and occupational injury, and muscular dysfunction. A wide variety of techniques are used including:
Joint mobilisation
Myofascial dry needling
Movement Assessment Technology (MAT)
Thermal therapies
TENS machine
Postural assessment and correction
Corrective exercises (stretches, strength)
Diet and nutritional advice
Myotherapy is applied to restore and maintain muscle integrity of the soft tissue structures (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) as well as joint and nerve functioning. Pain or symptoms caused by muscle (myo) or fascia is described as myofascial. Myofascial pain is usually poorly localised and is often described by the patient as a 'deep ache', 'tightness' or 'tenderness' in an area. It often varies in intensity and radiates to other areas in the body.
Myotherapists are Independent Allied Health Practitioners who treat many of the same conditions regularly seen in community settings by chiropractors and physiotherapists. They offer a clinical approach that involves a thorough whole body patient history, examination, diagnosis and specialised treatment plan depending on the patient and their condition
Conditions myotherapy can help with include:
Muscle/ joint/ nerve pain
Pregnancy pre/post natal complaints
Chronic fatigue syndrome. fibromyalgia
Headaches/ migraines
Associated joint and vertebral dysfunction and pain
Neck and shoulder tension
Sporting and occupational injuries
Knee, leg, shin, foot and ankle pains
Lower back pain and Sciatica
Hand and finger pain and/or numbness
Pre and post natal complaints
Children growth pain syndromes
Arthritis/ Multiple sclerosis
Repetitive strain injuries-tendinosis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow
Bad posture & Postural tension and stiffness
