Myotherapy encompasses treatments such as remedial massage, dry needling, cupping and manual trigger-point therapy. A myotherapist will use their extra training to treat your body with a holistic, hands-on approach.
Myotherapy is a type of hands-on therapy that can assist in the treatment of all different types of aches and pains. Myotherapists have usually been taught some of the same skills as a remedial massage therapist will have, with much greater detail given to anatomy and diagnosis. They will have also learnt how to use many more treatment options such as dry-needling, and when to choose between these additional treatment options. This will allow a Myotherapist to perform more assessment of your body and movements when they wish to, and have a greater range of treatment options at their disposal to address your pain or injury.
This will be one of the greatest differences that you may experience when comparing a myotherapist and remedial massage therapist. Another difference will be the increased understanding of the needs of the body in different phases of exercise and recovery and how the body changes with pregnancy and post-natally. Techniques used in Myotherapy include remedial massage, manual trigger point therapy, dry-needling, myofascial release, cupping and joint mobilisations.
Additionally and myotherapist may use techniques such as assisted stretching, load management advice, and exercise prescription. This may also include some education around any activity or lifestyle modifications that may help to manage your condition moving forward.
Myotherapy techniques are aimed at not only relieving the symptoms of your condition, but treating the underlying causes for your pain. The broad range of techniques and therapies used by our Myotherapists allows them to put together a tailored treatment plan that’s personalised to your unique situation.
Our Myotherapists bring together anatomy, pathology and physical therapy principles to give you a holistic treatment and improve your enjoyment of life.