What Is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is considered to be pain in the area from where the ribs end to where the hips start and can be anything from mild to severe pain. For some clients it can resolve itself in a few days or weeks, but for many people it becomes an
Myotherapists treat many things, from clients suffering from neck and back pain, joint pains, postural problems, or any other form of muscular problem, at our Melbourne clinics we provide you with high quality treatment to give you the pain relief that you’ve been looking for. There are many benefits you can notice from Myotherapy including better
A Common question we get asked is “what is the difference between physiotherapy and myotherapy? If you google this you will find many different answers, trust me I’ve tried. A friendly warning before I go on, I am going to use many generalisations about these modalities and am talking specifically about them in Melbourne, Australia.
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The field of manual therapy has come a long way in the past century; it now offers many completely non-invasive, drug-free treatment options for musculoskeletal issues. Myotherapy (a specialised form of massage therapy) and physiotherapy (physical therapy), are the two main modalities within the field of manual therapy. Myotherapy and physiotherapy are similar in many
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The triceps are what we call the muscles that run down the back of your arm. If you experience pain in that region, have elbow pain or difficulty fully extending your arms
Musculoskeletal pain such as neck pain, lower back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and migraine is a big issue in Australia affecting about 28% of the Australian population. It is also one of the leading causes of disability and suffering in Australia. If left untreated, musculoskeletal pain can even lead to the
Massage, in general, is an effective way to calm the nerves and relax the body. Remedial massage offers more benefits than just relaxing the body and mind. It is a form of manual therapy focused on treating deep layers of muscles and connective tissues that are tense, immobile, knotted, or damaged with a focus to
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Ideally a good massage should leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and full of energy, but this is not always the case. Different types of massages have different outcomes and intended uses. Some (such as relaxation massage or Swedish massage) focus on loosening the tense muscles to relieve every day stress, while others (such as deep
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Tight muscles can be caused by a range of things, from poor posture, repetitive movements, too much exercise or even too little exercise! When a cyclist’s muscles are tight they will feel restricted, fatigue more quickly and be more likely to suffer injury as the tissues are less responsive to the load you require of
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What’s the difference between physiotherapy and myotherapy? This is one of the most common questions that we here from patients looking for a non-invasive, drug-free, manual therapy for various musculoskeletal issues. Although both therapies focus on treating the same issues, i.e. alleviate musculoskeletal pain, reduce discomfort, and improve range of motion, the distinction between the
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