Category Archives: Myotherapy

Deep Tissue Massage: Why Does It Hurt and Is It Normal?

Why Do Deep Tissue Massages Hurt

Deep tissue massage is a popular treatment for relieving chronic muscle tension, tightness, and postural imbalances. But if you’ve ever walked away from a session wondering “Why does deep tissue massage hurt so much?”, you’re not alone. While it’s normal to feel some discomfort, understanding why it happens and how your body responds can help […]

Knots: What Are They and What Can I Do About Them?

why do you get muscle knots

If you’ve ever felt a tight, tender spot in your back, shoulders or neck that just won’t go away, you’ve likely experienced a muscle knot. These stubborn, uncomfortable lumps in your muscles can limit your mobility, cause referred pain, and even disrupt your sleep. Understanding what muscle knots are, how they form, and what you […]

Remedial Massage vs Deep Tissue vs Myotherapy: What’s the Difference?

If you’re experiencing muscle pain or tension, you’ve likely come across the terms myotherapy and remedial massage. While both therapies aim to relieve pain and improve function, they do so in different ways. Understanding the key differences between them can help you choose the right treatment for your needs — whether it’s for injury recovery, […]

Myotherapy treatment for RSI

Myotherapy for tendonitis

What is RSI? RSI is an overuse injury, it happens from repetition of the same movements which causes inflammation and damage to the soft tissues (muscles, nerves, tendons and tendon sheaths etc.). We have a number of treatment options for rsi that can help you recover. How Can Remedial Massage & Myotherapy Help? | Treatment […]

Low Level Laser For Back Pain

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity laser light to alleviate pain and promote tissue healing. It’s been increasingly explored for the treatment of back pain, particularly in cases of chronic lower back pain. How LLLT Can Treat Back Pain Mechanism LLLT works […]

Myotherapy For Headaches

Headache Treatment

Myotherapy For Headaches A large percentage of our population suffer from headaches these days due to our labor-intensive, sedentary work culture. A recent survey that was conducted by the World Health Organisation showed that tension-type headaches are among the most prevalent pain related issues facing humans. People often find relief from pain-killers or rest, however […]

How to prepare for a massage

massage in winter

Swedish massage and other types of massages are generally used to treat physical pain and dysfunction or to maintain overall physical health and stress levels. Remedial massage and myotherapy can help rehabilitate injuries, dysfunction and postural issues. Deep tissue massage is also an option, better suited to those feeling a little stiff or sore or […]

How Long Do Cupping Marks Last?

What is Cupping? Cupping, a traditional Chinese technique and one of the oldest forms of healing, is used by practitioners all over the world. Cupping Therapy can treat a variety of conditions – back pain, neck pain, anxiety, chronic inflammation, muscle tightness and more.  Treatment involves either using a vacuum pump system or heating the […]

Why Does Dry Needling Hurt?

What's The Difference Between Acupuncture And Dry Needling

The more dry needling is studied, the more we understand it. It’s becoming a great tool to treat many conditions, including lower back pain, migraines, muscle, tendon and ligament issues and lots more.  What is dry needling? Dry needling is a treatment option for myofascial pain and dysfunction. It works by targeting and treating the […]

Remedial Massage For Better Posture

What is good posture

What Does Posture Mean? The term ‘posture’ is often misunderstood. Many people for example, think that ‘good posture’ can be defined as a specific position that we hold ourselves in when standing. A common definition of physical posture is, “the position or bearing of the body, whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose”. This […]