Myotherapy

What does Clinical Myotherapy do? We alleviate pain & restriction of muscles, joints and nerves.

As Myotherapists we specialise in helping people who lead a busy life! Fast and effective results means more time to do what matters most to you. We offer shorter appointment times, use techniques which alleviate tension quicker and we only give exercises that are proven to benefit you in the session. Goodbye lists and lists of homework!

2 convenient locations in Mount Waverley & Glen Iris. Ample parking and train stations just across the road. We suggest if you’re driving to park a little further away than the front door, not only is it good for you, it helps your body adapt better to the treatment.

All our staff here at MyoThrive are highly qualified to bring you the best of care. We have in depth knowledge about how to properly assess your joints, muscles, fascia and nerves as well as how to treat them using massage techniques, dry needling (musculoskeletal acupuncture), cupping, mobilisation and movement therapy such as the McKenzie Method.

Furthermore, Myotherapy uses a ‘client-centered approach’ model which means we work with you to help your musculoskeletal pain or complaint. We’ll explain to you what we find in the assessment, we’ll talk to you about various treatment options and we’ll discuss management options making sure it fits in with your lifestyle and that you are on board with everything.

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What are the Benefits of Clinical Myotherapy?

Myotherapy identifies the source of the problem and provides lasting relief from pain
It Increases movement and flexibility
It increases strength and function
Drug free pain relief means less toxins going in to your system and less risk of becoming addicted or reliant on pain medication
Cost effective – acute conditions are generally alleviated after only a few visits
Only pay the gap with HICAPs for approved private health fund providers

Dry needling therapy to release shoulder tension often related to headaches & neck pain.

What Conditions does Clinical Myotherapy Treat?

Clinical Myotherapy can help with many musculoskeletal pains and complaints whether they are caused by trauma, poor posture, overuse or misuse during occupational, sporting or recreational activities.

Most people that come to us have one of the following:

Tight muscles from gym, boot-camp or sport
Torn muscle
Torn tendon acute or chronic (grade 1-2)
Low back pain
Neck pain
Headache/Migraine
TMJ (jaw pain)
Poor posture from computer work
Overuse injury from computer work
Sporting and recreational activity injuries
Disc Bulge
Facet joint irritation
Arthritis
Sciatica and other pinched nerves in the neck and back
Scoliosis and Kyphosis of the spine
Knee pain or clicking
Ankle pain or clicking
Hip pain or clicking
Groin pain
Wrist pain
Tennis and Golfers elbow
Shoulder dysfunction or pain
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Fibromyalgia
Pregnancy associated pain such as SIJ pain

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What are the Treatment Options?

Clinical Myotherapy has a wide range of treatment options to allow us to find something that works both on the particular condition and also for you as a individual. For example dry needling can be extremely effective but some people have a fear or apprehension towards the use of needling so we can treat the problem in a different way. Furthermore latest research indicates that movement and education about pain to be extremely beneficial for long term recovery, these things aren’t really a modality but they do play a big role in our management.

Fascia tension responds better to lifting the tissues rather than compressing. No flame therefore very safe to use. Works really well on the glutes, ITB and rotator cuff muscles.

We may use

Digital Ischemic Pressure (DIP) more commonly known as pressure point release
Dry-Needling also known as myofascial acupuncture
Electro-needling is where we attach small electrodes to the needles
Hot and Cold packs
Exercises that may be performed in the session, after the session or given as a management program. Sometimes the exercises are performed by the practitioner for example passive stretches and other times they are performed actively by you.
Joint play also known as mobilisation to gently loosen a joint
Active cupping for the purpose of myofascial release. Active cupping is achieved my movement of either the cup or the body part.
Ice massage
McKenzie Technique: A relative new technique developed by a Physiotherapist from New Zealand to help with pain relating to the nervous system
Taping with Rock tape (kinesiotape) or Rigid tape to support a joint, assist muscle and fascia recovery and for pain relief where other techniques are contraindicated

Can I use Private Health Insurance?

Short answer, Yes. Long answer? You need to check with your private health insurer if your cover allows rebates for Myotherapy. All practitioners at WMC are covered for rebates and we conveniently have HICAPs so you will only have to pay the gap. Please note that some providers rebate within another category such as Natural Therapies or Remedial Massage. Please also check your annual limits.