Upside Health & Movement
Location:
125A Buckley Street, Essendon VIC 3040
Offering Myotherapy, Sports Massage and Exercise Classes
What is Myotherapy? Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat and prevent soft tissue pain alongside increasing restricted joint movement. Myofascia is the thin, fibrous sheets of tissue that surround and separate muscles. Myotherapy treats a broad range of disorders, some of which include:
- Tennis elbow (tendonitis)
- Tension headaches
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Pain caused by poor posture
- Shin splints (overuse injury)
- Chronic Pain (of the lower back, neck, shoulders ect.)
- Muscle strains
- Strapping
A range of techniques are used including:
- Deep tissue massage
- Myofascial release
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Joint mobilisations
- Hot/cold therapy
- Trigger point therapy
What to expect at the initial consultation
Allow for45-60min depending on the affected area. Bring along any medical history (X-rays, ultrasounds, ect). As the patient you will be asked to fill out a form. The Myotherapist will then ask you a number of questions relating to your pain, and will determine the best-suited techniques to treat it. Home exercises and/or stretches will then be recommended, if needed.
