What is
Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is derived from the Greek root
"myo" meaning muscle.
Muscles, ligaments and tendons are the soft
tissues of the body integral to supporting the bony structure of
the human skeleton. Soft tissues can be damaged or irritated in
accidents, sporting activities, by using incorrect posture, from
over-use (repetitive activities) or under-use, disease, or by
physical and emotional stress. This damage sometimes presents as a
lump or knot in the muscle. Myotherapy aims to restore maximum
mobility by correcting and rehabilitating the injury and preventing
its recurrence.
Symptoms
When you feel pain that is caused by muscle tissue or muscle
fascia (myofascia) this is called myofascial pain. Symptoms can
include:
- Deep and constant aching
- Muscle
tightness
- Sore spots in
the muscle (myofascial trigger points)
- Stiff
joints
-
Numbness
- Reduced joint
mobility
- Recurrent
tingling, prickling or ‘pins and needles’
sensation
- Unexplained
tiredness
Treatments
A myotherapist uses a variety of treatments
to improve the integrity of the muscle and other soft tissues. We
use the following:
- Soft tissue
manipulation
- Trigger point therapy
- Dry needling - applying small needles
- Stretching
- Corrective exercises
- Thermal therapies (heat and cold)
- TENS machine
- Myofasical cupping
Correct treatment and maintenance of trigger points, helps
to reduce pain, soreness, tightness, restriction of movement
and muscle tension.
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