Myotherapy
What is it?
Myotherapists assess and physically treat muscle pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. Myotherapy is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of therapy to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue (muscle, tendons, ligaments and fascia) structure of the human body.
Pain or symptoms caused by muscle (myo) or fascia is described as myofascial. Myofascial pain is usually not specific and is often described by the client as a 'deep ache', 'tightness' or 'tenderness' in an area. It can vary in intensity and radiate to other areas. Other symptoms can include reduced range of motion of muscles and joints, stiffness, fatigue, weakness, numbness or a tingling sensation. There are many other symptoms depending on the condition and clients can have one or many symptoms.
What to expect from a Myotherapy consultation
Assessment
An initial Myotherapy consultation will involve a thorough clinical assessment of the client, which provides the practitioner with the ability to accurately evaluate the presenting symptoms as a specific condition or set of conditions. It is useful in that it provides the practitioner with information which when correctly interpreted identifies the likely cause of the clients pain, the structures involved and the most appropriate treatment methods. Information is obtained via client history, observation, palpation and special tests.
Treatment
If it is determined that myofascial pain is involved a number of modalities can be employed. These include:
• Manual Therapy
• Myofascial Dry-Needling
• Exercise Recommendations and Advice
Common conditions that Myotherapists can treat include:
• Acute and chronic stiff and painful neck
• Headaches / Migraines
• Shoulder pain, Impingement syndrome, Frozen shoulder
• Hand & finger numbness / tingling – Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Chronic overuse syndromes - Tendonitis, RSI, Tennis & Golfer's elbow, Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Acute & chronic back pain / 'sciatica'
• Knee, leg & foot pain – Shin splints, Compartment syndrome, Patella tracking dysfunction, Runners knee, Ankle sprains, Plantar fasciitis.
Pregnancy related muscular tightness can also be safely treated on our special pregnancy table.
Health insurance rebatesClients who have private health insurance or employer provided insurance might be eligible for refunds on Myotherapy treatment fees. Myotherapy is often included in the ‘Extras’ coverage. Please check with your health fund to ensure that this is included in your extras cover.
Myotherapy appointments are of 45-minute duration at a cost of
$73.00 per treatment.
Please contact reception to make an appointment or gain further information regarding Myotherapy at Inner- City Osteopathy and Pilates.
