Myotherapy Glen Waverley
Our team proudly offers myotherapy to patients in the local Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Vermont South, Mulgrave, Mount Waverley, Notting Hill and Springvale areas.
Myotherapy incorporated with a chiropractic adjustment, good diet / nutrition, exercise, stretches, good posture and ergonomics, may promote a healthy body and mind. Our qualified myotherapists are available for appointments throughout the week and can provide a number of different types of massage to suit your needs.
What is Myotherapy:
Myotherapy is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which may cause muscular dysfunction and pain thus affecting movement and mobility. Myotherapists utilise a range of treatment techniques to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structures (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia).
A myotherapy consultation will typically commence with thorough history taking followed by various muscle, joint and neurological testing. Combined with manual palpation of muscles and joints, a myotherapist aims to identify the cause of your pain to ensure quick, effective and long lasting results.
Myotherapist employ various soft tissue manipulation techniques, together with other modalities such as: trigger point therapy, dry needling, deep tissue massage, cupping, passive/active muscle stretching and corrective or rehabilitative exercises.
Types of myotherapy available:
- Remedial massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Trigger point therapy
- Relaxation massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Sports massage
- Myofascial release
- Cupping
- Dry needling
- Stretching
- Pregnancy massage
Conditions commonly treated include:
- Sporting Injuries
- Stiffness / pain associated with poor posture
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Stress / tension
- Shoulder pain
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Overuse injuries such as tendonitis / RSI
Sessions by appointment only. Pre-payments also available. All our Massage/Myotherapists are private health insurance accredited. Gift vouchers available.