Myotherapy

A myotherapists assesses and treats myofascial injury, pain and dysfunction affecting range of motion and mobility. Myotherapy is applied to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) of the physical body to rehabilitate, restore and strengthen the physical body.Pain or symptoms caused by muscle or fascia is described as myofascial.

Myofascial pain is not usually specific and is usually described by the person as a ‘deep dull ache’, ‘tightness’ or ‘tenderness’ in an area of the body. It can vary in intensity and branch out to other areas. E.G a sore lower back can move it’s pain and tension to the sciatic nerve in the hip.

Other symptoms can include stiffness, fatigue, numbness, weakness or a tingling sensation. There are many other symptoms depending on the condition. The person, can have many symptoms.Common conditions that Myotherapists can treat include:

• Stiffness & pain associated with poor posture
• Associated joint & vertebral dysfunction & pain
• Scoliosis / Kyphosis
• Hand & finger numbness / tingling – thoracic outlet syndrome Headaches / migraines
• Acute, chronic stiff and painful neck muscles
• Sporting & occupational injuries
• Chronic overuse syndromes - tendonitis, RSI, tennis/golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel
• Acute & chronic conditions affecting function & mobility
• Acute & chronic back pain / ’sciatica’
• Shoulder pain, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder
• Pregnancy – pre/post natal complaints
• Knee, leg & foot pain – shin splints, patella tracking dysfunction, runners knee, ankle sprains
• Pain & dysfunction associated with stress & tension
• Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia
• Rehabilitative stage of an injury or illness