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Family Chiropractic Berwick - Myotherapy

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Wellness Headaches Frozen shoulder Rehabilitative exercises Optimal health Health goals


 


What is Myotherapy?

Myotherapy is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which may cause muscular dysfunction and pain thus affecting movement and mobility. Myotherapists utilise a range of treatment techniques to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structures (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia).

Trigger points within muscles are an example of muscle dysfunction that can cause deep aching pain, local tenderness, referred pain limiting strength and flexibility.  Utilising palpation skills Myotherapists can identify trigger points and deactivate them using various soft tissue manipulation techniques.

Muscular dysfunction can be caused by trauma, overload or misuse of muscles arising from occupational, sporting or recreational activities.

What does a Myotherapist do?

A Myotherapy consultation will commence with thorough history taking followed by various muscle, joint and neurological testing.  Combined with manual palpation of muscles and joints, a Myotherapist aims to identify the cause of one's pain to ensure quick, effective and long lasting results.

What conditions can a Myotherapist treat?

Myotherapists treat the cause as well as the symptoms of a wide range of conditions. Some examples of conditions commonly treated by Myotherapists are:


    • Neck & backpain

    • Headaches/Migraines

    • Sciatica

    • Chronic Overuse (RSI)

    • Tennis/Golfers elbow

    • Joint pain

    • Numbness and tingling

    • General tightness

    • Carpal Tunnel

    • Knee, hip & ankle pain

    • Frozen shoulder

    • Elbow & wrist pain


What treatment techniques do Myotherapists use?

Myotherapist employ various soft tissue manipulation techniques, together with other modalities such as: trigger point therapy, dry needling, deep tissue massage, hot and cold therapies, passive/active muscle stretching, electro-mechanical stimulation and corrective or rehabilitative exercises.

When should I see a Myotherapist?

Most people seek Myotherapy treatment when suffering from aches and pains though many receive treatment to prevent injury.

You should see a Myotherapist when your pain lasts longer than a few days or when you're suffering from restricted movement.  Many people also seek Myotherapy treatment in the rehabilitative phase of care to help strengthen the affected areas.



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