Myotherapist near Maribyrnong
Myotherapy is a person-centred health care approach focused on identifying and addressing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Qualified professionals draw on clinical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and hands-on techniques to design a care plan that aligns with the client’s specific health goals.
Maribyrnong Myotherapists are skilled in preventing, addressing early signs, and managing long-term musculoskeletal conditions. Their treatment approach may include massage, dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation, patient education, tailored exercises, and more.
What approaches do myotherapists take?
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Stretching
Cupping
Dry needling
Which conditions can myotherapy help with?
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
What is the role of a myotherapist?
Myotherapists deliver targeted care based on clinical evidence, helping assess, treat, and rehabilitate a wide variety of musculoskeletal concerns associated with 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.
What techniques do myotherapists use?
Hands-on treatment is used by our practitioners to help manage pain and support better posture, 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 happens in a myotherapy session?
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.
Your qualified therapist will then perform a thorough assessment of areas of pain, posture, and functional limitations. They will then use this information to determine the cause of your discomfort and put together and discuss a management plan with you.
What are the benefits of myotherapy?
There are several benefits to myotherapy that contribute to better physical health and general well-being, including:
- Helping reduce pain by addressing physical tension and trigger points
- Reduced inflammation and blood flow
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Improved physical strength
- Reduced muscle tension
- Improved posture
- Less physical and mental strain
- Better quality sleep
- Lifted mood and mental state
Myotherapy can enhance athletic performance by improving range of motion, lowering fatigue levels, and refining movement patterns, which together may reduce the likelihood of injury.
What is the difference between myotherapy and massage, and which one is better for me?
Although remedial massage, including lymphatic drainage, is part of myotherapy, the scope of treatment goes well beyond that. Your myotherapist will work towards providing lasting relief and addressing the underlying causes of your 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.
The Maribyrnong myotherapists behind your care
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.
Anyone can benefit from myotherapy with Williamstown Health + Lifestyle
There’s no reason to endure constant muscular tension – the myotherapy team at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle is here to support people of all ages and lifestyles.
From physically demanding workdays to regular sports-related aches and injuries, we see what you’re facing— and we’re here to help.
Reach out to our friendly team today to find out how myotherapy could support you in managing pain and discomfort.