Myotherapy
The term 'myotherapy' literally translates to 'muscle therapy' and is often used to describe a wide variety of manual therapy techniques applied to the body's soft tissues by massage therapists (LMP/LMTs), physical therapists (PT/DPTs), chiropractors (DCs), and possibly acupuncturists (LAcs) or naturopaths (NDs). Myotherapy aims to correct myofascial pain, which refers to any pain initiated by musculoskeletal dysfunction in an area different from where the pain is actually felt. A myotherapist assesses, treats and manages the pain associated with soft tissue injury and restricted joint mobility caused by myofascia or muscle dysfunction.
Myotherapists and Clinical Myotherapists are highly trained individuals who graduate with a Bachelor's Degree after the completion of 4 years study at University. This enables Myotherapists to have a greater understanding of the human body, anatomy and physiology when compared to a Remedial Massage Therapist.
Myotherapists have extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. The aim when treating and assessing an individual is to trace any pain, complaint or discomfort as far as possible back to the original cause, with the goal of healing both the cause of the concern, as well as the symptoms in which they are presenting with.
Myotherapists have the skills and qualifications to assess and treat muscles, joints and nerves using a variety of treatment modalities including:
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Trigger point therapy
- Myofascial stretching
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Kinesiology taping
- Rehabilitative exercises
Health benefits and uses of Myotherapy
- Headaches and migraines
- Sporting injuries
- Occupational injuries
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Constant deep nagging pain
- Hip, knee, and ankle pain
- Muscle strains and sprains / Tightness of the muscles
- Joint dysfunction / Stiff Joints
- Nerve pain and associated symptoms
- Numbness, pins and needles or a tingling sensation
- Feeling tired for no reason
- Tennis elbow
- Jaw clicking and associated pain
- Sore spots in the muscle
- Reduced mobility
- Headaches
- * Acute to chronic conditions
