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Myotherapy is a branch of physical therapy which focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and a hands on approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It is the therapeutic process
of relieving pain through the manipulation of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Myotherapists are specifically trained in the relief of myofascial pain or dysfunction. Location and treatment of “trigger

points” (knots), which are irritable points within myofascial tissue. When these points are active they can be painful, restrict range of movement and refer pain elsewhere in the body. Trigger points can arise when a muscle has been overworked or injured. Myofascial tissue is a type of thin, strong, web-like structure, made up of collagen and elastic fibrous connective tissue that extends throughout your body to provide support and protection to your muscles, organs and bones. Some of the modalities used during your treatment may include:
- Remedial Massage, trigger point therapy, and - soft tissue manipulation
- Dry Needling
- Modern Cupping
- Tens therapy
- Thermal therapy
- Joint mobilisation

When Should You Go To See A Myotherapist?
- If you Pain lasts longer than a few days.
- You experience restricted Range of Motion at a joint.
- A health practitioner recommends you do.
- Those at risk of sports and occupational induced injury.
- Those in the rehabilitation stage of injury.
- Those suffering from head, neck, back aches and strains.
- Those with chronic conditions affecting mobility.
- Pre and post natal muscle complaints. Symptoms of pain associated with stress or strain.
- You have any of the conditions mentioned previously.
- When pain has not been relieved from any other treatment. What do Myotherapists commonly treat, diagnose and prevent? Some of the disorders a myotherapist commonly address include:

- Pain and dysfunction
- Fibromyalgia (pain in fibrous tissues, usually chronic)
- Back and hip pain (sciatica)
- Neck and shoulder pain (frozen shoulder)
- Leg and arm pain (ITB syndrome or tennis\golfers elbow)
- Headaches and migraines
- Chronic overuse syndromes: wrist, hand & elbows
- Sports injuries: Shin splints and plantar fasciitis
- Poor posture
- Inflexibility
- Arthritic pain
- Stress related tension

Myotherapists recognise that myofascial pain may be experienced locally or it may radiate to areas away from the original source. Other symptoms may also be experienced as a result of trigger points within the muscles such as decreased range of motion, stiffness, fatigue, weakness and tingling or numbness. These may be the result of a number of factors including poor posture, overuse of muscles and stress. The aim of Myotherapy is to treat the cause as well as the symptoms of a wide range of conditions. Yin Yoga & Balance Board Therapy great place to start any prehab or rehab programme. Involves a Musculoskeletal Function Assessment with the focus on your specific movement requirements by a Myotherapist. Sessions involve the use of Yoga studio equipment (balls, mats, blocks, bolsters & straps) and can be done individually or in small groups of 2 people. Yin yoga therapy the art of controlled Stimulation Poses. When properly manifested and practiced with consistency, Yin Yoga therapy improves flexibility of the connective tissue, calming and balancing to the mind and body, regulates energy in the body, increases mobility in the body, especially the joints and hips, better lubrication and protection of joints and greater stamina. Balance Board Therapy improves activation, strength, balance, core stability and the ability of all your abdominal and back muscles to work together at their optimal level to control the position and motion of your trunk over your pelvis. Sessions involve tailored made body weight exercises to address the underly cause of your problem not just the symptoms. Yin Yoga or Balance Board therapy combined with Myotherapy into one treatment, provides a powerful therapeutic process that relieves pain and dysfunction, and increases a wider range of motion and core stabitiy. The affect of Yin Yoga or Balance Board Therapy is dependent largely on the scale and type of problem being addressed, how long the problem has been there and how fast your body can accept its new range of movement. For short term complaints, there is typically little after effect other than sometimes a slight muscle fatigue feeling or stiffness for 12-36 hours after the visit. What is so good about Myotherapy?

- It is safe.
- It is more hands on than some other therapies.
- Longer consultation times than other therapies.
- There are a broad range of treatment modalities.
- Myotherapists are musculoskeletal soft tissue specialists.
- It can decrease pain and increase range of motions.