Myotherapy
Myotherapy is the evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. Myotherapists use a range of manual and physical therapies to treat people with musculoskeletal pain and discomfort.
At Endeavour Wellness Clinic, there are three types of Myotherapy treatment available. All sessions involve gathering a thorough case-history and physical assessment to ensure the best possible treatment is selected and personalized. You can expect up to 45 minutes of treatment in a 1 hour consult.
Myotherapy (Basic Treatment)
A typical Basic Treatment includes the following the collection of the client’s health history; postural assessment to identify areas of tension in the body; tissue health assessment via palpation and application of a sequenced therapeutic / basic massage to the entire body or as requested.
| Best for: | Muscle soreness, circulation, post-exercise soreness, headaches, postural imbalance, pregnancy massage |
| Common techniques used | Various massage techniques, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, stretching, self-care advice |
| Not ideal for | Recent severe injury |
Myotherapy (Intermediate Treatment)
Intermediate Treatment is all about providing relief from pain and tension. The healing power of touch is known to be universally effective not just in providing relief for physical pain and tension but, as a holistic therapy, it can also aid mental and emotional wellbeing.
| Best for: | Work and lifestyle related injuries, repetitive strain injuries, headaches, neck pain, back pain and joint stiffness/pain of any part of the body. |
| Common techniques used | Various massage techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, joint mobilization, self-care advice |
| Not ideal for | Recent severe injury |
Work and lifestyle related injuries, repetitive strain injuries, headaches, neck pain, back pain and joint stiffness/pain of any part of the body.
Various massage techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, joint mobilization, self-care advice
Myotherapy (Advanced Treatment)
The Advanced Treatment is all about identifying and addressing the underlying causes of musculoskeletal conditions as well as treating symptoms. Techniques used in Myotherapy are implemented with a long term pain relief solution in mind.
| Best for: | Work and lifestyle related injuries in any part of the body, repetitive strain injuries, long-lasting and persistent or chronic pain and discomfort, sport performance, nerve type pain (sciatica, carpal tunnel etc.), recent acute injuries requiring rehabilitation |
| Common techniques used | Trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, dry-needling, joint mobilization, treatment for nerves, movement therapies, self-care advice |
| Not ideal for | Relaxation massage |
Work and lifestyle related injuries in any part of the body, repetitive strain injuries, long-lasting and persistent or chronic pain and discomfort, sport performance, nerve type pain (sciatica, carpal tunnel etc.), recent acute injuries requiring rehabilitation
Trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, dry-needling, joint mobilization, treatment for nerves, movement therapies, self-care advice