Looking at the body as a whole
During the assessment of someone who presents with a painful body region, it is widely considered that it is important to assess the areas above and below the site of [...]
Counteracting your work place posture!
I have been speaking to a lot of clients about counteracting their daily posture with stretches and corrective exercises. I have been working closely with a new patient of mine [...]
Why I work with a dentist to help my clients
I’ve decided to write about a group of practitioners who often refer to Myotherapists that a client may not commonly think of, and that is your Dentist. Why would a [...]
Are you getting enough treatment?
Whilst undergoing my studies into becoming a Myotherapist I was educated under the philosophy of “treating with the aim for discharge” which translates to a job well done. In an [...]
Knowledge is Power
I'd like to share a short story of what I consider to be one of my most unique experiences I had in my Myotherapy career to date. It has nothing [...]
How to create a healthier work environment – targeted ergonomics of desk workers
Today’s workforce is to be commended on their efforts for continually educating the growing population of desk workers on how to improve the ergonomics of their working environment. However, there [...]
The difference between RSI & Carpal Tunnel
Many people are curious if the terms RSI (Repetitive Stress Injuries) and Carpal Tunnel mean the same thing. While countless may be in agreement that these two conditions are one [...]
Fascia- An integrated Network
The fascial network is an integrated system of connective tissue fibres covering the entire body. Connective tissue is tissue that connects, supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs. Myotherapists [...]
The Thoracic Spine and the impact it has on Shoulder Mechanics of a Tennis Player
What is the thoracic spine? The thoracic spine refers to the upper- and middle-back. It joins the cervical spine (neck) and extends down about five inches past the bottom of [...]