Body Align Myotherapy & Massage

Are you experiencing muscular pain and finding it difficult to move your body as it should? Body Align Myotherapy & Massage in Clifton Hill, Victoria, can help you restore your body's structural integrity while removing pain through myotherapy treatments.

What is Myotherapy & How Does It Work?

Myotherapy, also known as muscle therapy, involves the assessment and treatment of muscular pain, injury and dysfunction that affects movement. It seeks to alleviate pain, restore function and increase mobility by restoring and preserving the natural integrity of muscles, fascia and tendons. It  is used in the therapeutic phases of prevention, correction and rehabilitation. 
Myotherapy treatments are designed to detect and deactivate trigger points, which are  tender, irritable areas that can spread pain and other symptoms either locally or peripherally.

How Do Trigger Points Develop?

Myofascial pain is caused by muscle or fascia dysfunction. It happens when there are abnormal muscle contractions or trigger points. Myofascial pain can be described as a deep ache, tightness or tenderness in a specific area. Other symptoms may include muscle and joint stiffness, fatigue, weakness, numbness, or a prickling sensation.

A patient may experience one or more symptoms, depending on the severity of the condition. Poor posture while sitting, standing, walking, sleeping, exercising or working can all contribute to trigger points. Other common causes of their development include muscle overuse, muscle imbalances, stress, incorrect lifting and ergonomics.

What are the Benefits of Myotherapy?

In addition to pain relief, myotherapy treatments can help the body's internal structure. This is critical for maintaining optimal health and preventing disease. Some of the benefits of a treatment session include:

• Aids in the relief of acute or chronic pain.
• Reduces abnormal muscle tightness, increasing muscle flexibility and mobility.
• Increases blood flow and soft tissue alignment to shorten the healing time of an injured muscle.
• Lessens the strain, uneasiness and stiffness that can occur as a result of physical activity.
• Improves movement and muscular strength by increasing muscle efficiency.

Conditions That Can Benefit From Myotherapy

• Muscular spasms and pain
• Movement restriction
• Headaches
• Muscle tear
• Shoulder and neck pain
• Rotator cuff and frozen shoulder injuries
• Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
• Backache
• Discomfort during and after pregnancy
• Poor posture
• Hip pain
• Sciatica
• ITB Friction syndrome
• Shin and calf strains
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Arthritis-related pain
• Stress-related tension

Treatment Techniques Used in a Myotherapy Session

After you have completed a patient history form, one of our therapists will assess your posture and range of motion to determine the source of your pain and immobility. Palpitation of the muscles will be performed to determine which muscles are causing you pain and which treatment techniques will produce optimal results.

The following myotherapy techniques will be tailored to your specific requirements:

• Deep tissue manipulations
• Trigger point therapy
• Myofascial release
• Myofascial Dry Needling
• Passive & active muscle stretching
• Cupping

Make an appointment or call us today to learn more about our myotherapy treatment programs.