Myotherapy involves the assessment, treatment and prevention of muscle and joint pains. Myotherapists assess and physically treat myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. What conditions do Myotherapists treat?
Myotherapists treat both the cause as well as the symptoms of a wide range of conditions. The cause of pain and symptoms is myofasical in many conditions. It may originate from abnormal muscle contraction (tightness) or trigger points (knots) in muscle or fascia. Trigger points are tender, irritable areas within a muscle that may refer pain and other symptoms to other areas of the body. They can be caused by many factors eg poor posture, overuse of muscles, stress, incorrect lifting and lack of sleep.
Pain or symptoms caused by muscle (myo) or fascia (covering of the muscle) can be described as myofascial. Myofascial pain is usually not specific and is often described by the patient 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 specific condition and patients can one or many symptoms.
Examples of conditions commonly treated:
occupational and sporting injuries
pre and post pregnancy muscular discomfort
postural imbalances
chronic overuse syndromes
headaches
chronic back pain
lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
shoulder pain and restricted movement
"shin splints" and related lower leg pain
torticollis (wry neck)
What to expect when you visit a Myotherapist:
Assessment - clinical assessment is reliant on history taking, examination of joints or regions and palpation. Assessment of potential causes of dysfunction is also important.
Treatment - using a combination of various soft tissue techniques
Rehabilitation - usually a series of exercises or stretches will be set to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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