What is Myotherapy?
What is myotherapy? A common question and a treatment approach that is often uncelebrated, but as we roll into National Myotherapy Awareness Week it’s a great time to discuss this wonderful therapy.
Myotherapy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. At Williamstown Health & Lifestyle, our myotherapists have extensive training and education in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Additionally, they also have hands-on training in manual therapy techniques and exercise to ensure they are well-equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
A drug-free treatment approach
Myotherapy is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment approach, making it a great alternative for people who are looking for a more natural option to manage their pain. We work closely with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that identifies and addresses the root cause of pain or discomfort while using a variety of hands-on techniques ranging from massage, mobilizing/stretching, dry needling and cupping helping to improve the function of the muscles and other soft tissue structures.
Incorporating lifestyle & exercise prescription
In addition to hands-on treatment, your myotherapist may also discuss lifestyle factors or provide exercise prescriptions that are aimed to help manage pain and restore function and strength through muscle structures that may be causing your pain as well as reducing the risk of further injury.
Common conditions treatment by myotherapy
Myotherapists can treat a wide range of conditions (but are not limited to)
- Back pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Headaches/migraines
- Sporting and occupational injuries
- Shoulder problems
- Achilles tendinopathy and other ankle injuries
- Jaw pain and clicking
- Knee pain
- Hip and groin pain
- Chronic pain
- Postural condition
In conclusion, if suffer from any of the above conditions and feel that you might benefit from a myotherapy treatment, please call our team now (03) 9397 8877 or book online here.
Alana Carr
Myotherapist
