Myotherapy

Myotherapists are muscle specialists who use a variety of techniques to decrease muscular pain and restore and maintain the healthy integrity of muscles.

The techniques Myotherapists use include:

  • Trigger point therapy
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Joint mobilisation
  • Corrective exercises
  • Cupping
  • Dry needling (using acupuncture needles to treat muscular trigger points).

Myotherapy can be effective in the treatment of:

  • Stress and muscular tension
  • Neck and back pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Headaches
  • Tension from repetitive work activities
  • Decreased joint movement and stiffness
  • Tennis elbow, sciatica and frozen shoulder
  • Pregnancy-related muscular soreness

 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a light-pressure massage performed in a particular sequence to encourage the flow of lymphatic fluid throughout the body.

MLD assists with:

  • Decreasing fluid retention and swelling around joints after injury or surgery
  • Increasing immunity
  • Detoxification

MLD can also be helpful in the treatment of conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

 

For more information or to book an appointment, give us a call on 03 9727 2288

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