Myo near Port Melbourne
Myotherapy is a client-centred health care profession that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Qualified practitioners use evidence-based clinical reasoning, manual hands-on physical therapy, and problem-solving skills to implement a treatment and management plan that is specific to the client’s needs and goals.
Port Melbourne Myotherapists are trained to assist and aid in the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment methods may include massage, dry needling, cupping techniques, joint mobilisation, education, exercise prescription, and more.
How do myotherapists treat muscle pain?
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Stretching
Cupping
Dry needling
What types of conditions can be managed through myotherapy?
Sport Specific
Occupational and sports injuries
Soft Tissue & Musculoskeletal Injury
Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
Shoulder, Wrist & Elbow Pain
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Frozen shoulder
Hip, Knee & Ankle Pain
Achilles tendinopathy
Shin splints
Sciatica
Plantar Fasciitis
Headaches & Migraines
Tension headache
Jaw & Neck Pain
Postural strain
Back Pain
Chronic pain
Disc injuries
Scoliosis
How can a myotherapist help?
Myotherapists offer evidence-based assessment, hands-on care, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain and related conditions that stem from muscle or myofascial dysfunction.
Myofascia are the thin, fibrous sheets of tissue that surround and separate our muscles. The structure also includes the ligaments and tendons.
When patients’ symptoms have settled, treatment then focuses on restoring movement through modifying activity, helping to reduce the risk of further injury and keeping you moving and feeling your best.
How do myotherapists deliver treatment?
Our practitioners use a range of hands-on treatment techniques to reduce pain and treat postural imbalances, including:
- Myofascial release
- Deep tissue, sports, and/or remedial massage
- Trigger point therapy
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Muscle stretching
- Hot or cold therapy
- Joint mobilisation
- Muscle energy techniques
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
- Corrective exercises
What to expect during your myotherapy consultation?
Your first session will begin with a comprehensive subjective assessment, covering the areas you’re experiencing discomfort, possible causes or injuries, medical and lifestyle history, and your goals for treatment.
Next, your therapist will carry out a detailed assessment focusing on areas of discomfort, posture, and movement restrictions. Using these findings, they will identify contributing factors and collaborate with you on a tailored management plan.
Why choose myotherapy?
Myotherapy can support your physical health and overall well-being in many ways, including:
- Pain relief (by targeting trigger points and addressing mechanical causes of pain)
- Lower inflammation and enhanced blood circulation
- Supporting better flexibility and ease of motion
- Increased strength
- Lower muscle tightness
- Enhanced posture
- Less physical and mental strain
- Improved sleep
- Enhanced mental clarity and mood
Athletes may benefit from myotherapy through increased mobility, reduced tiredness, and more efficient movement, all of which can play a role in lowering the risk of injury.
What is the difference between myotherapy and massage, and which one is better for me?
While myotherapy utilises remedial massage (including lymphatic drainage) as a treatment technique, there is a lot more to it than that. Your myotherapist will aim for long-term relief and/or a solution to your pain and discomfort.
Remedial massage is employed across different modalities for its therapeutic benefits and short-term pain relief. Relaxation massage, however, is intended mainly to promote a sense of calm, though it can also help reduce tension in the muscles.
Our team of myotherapists near Port Melbourne
Alana Carr
Alana is an enthusiastic myotherapist and clinical pilates instructor, passionate about helping people manage pain and improve their quality of life.
Alana not only uses her hands on treatment skills to reduce pain and improve mobility but she places a strong emphasis on education and movement therapies.
As a clinical pilates instructor she prescribes corrective exercise advice for her clients. Alana enjoys working with chronic pain, lower back/hip pain and postural related pain clients however also enjoys working with the general population to help reach their health and well being goals.
No matter your background, myotherapy can make a difference
Muscle pain and discomfort are not something you have to accept. At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, our qualified myotherapists have extensive experience caring for a wide range of people.
Whether it’s long hours at the desk leaving your muscles tight, or intense training sessions causing recurring strains— we understand what you’re going through.
Reach out to our friendly team today to find out how myotherapy could support you in managing pain and discomfort.