Benefits Of Myotherapy

We are passionate about helping our patients achieve and maintain a pain free, happy and healthy lifestyle by providing the best possible patient care and treatment outcomes.

If you’re suffering from any of the conditions listed below, or know someone who is, call Elite Myotherapy on 03 9826 2006 to book an appointment today or to further discuss how Myotherapy will benefit you.

What Conditions Can Benefit From Myotherapy Treatments

  • Headaches as a result of tension in neck and shoulder muscles which refer pain to areas of the head.
  • Chronic back pain, including ‘Sciatica’ caused by tightness in some muscles and weakness in others. Restoring muscle balance and optimal posture is a major aspect.
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow). Localized tenderness of elbow and radiating pain to forearm. Often as a result of overuse and weakness of wrist extensor muscles, which can result in trigger points developing.
  • Shoulder pain, e.g. Impingement Syndrome. During overhead arm motions impingement can cause micro-trauma, and result in pain and inflammation of the shoulder. Abnormal muscle contraction and trigger points can develop.
  • Chronic knee pain may be caused by your patella (‘knee cap’) not tracking or moving correctly. This can be a result of many factors including muscle imbalance in the thigh, and pronation of the foot.
  • Hand and finger numbness and tingling. Compression of nerves and/or blood vessels at the thoracic outlet due to abnormal muscle contraction and trigger points in neck muscles (usually scalenes) can cause these symptoms. Your sitting posture at work or your sleeping position (e.g. pillow height) may be contributing factors.
  • Chronic Overuse Syndrome to wrist, hand or elbow from poor posture at a computer or prolonged useage.
  • Shin Splints is a common term used to describe exercise induced pain to the lower leg. e.g. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome can be treated by a Myotherapist using a variety of techniques including soft tissue manipulation, dry needling, electro-mechanical stimulation, and thermal applications.
  • Stiff Neck which is often a result of abnormal muscle contraction which causes severe pain and discomfort on movements of the head and neck. Passive stretching, and thermal techniques and soft tissue manipulation are often used to reduce the contraction and relieve discomfort relatively quickly. Contributing factors need to be considered.
  • Foot pain. Pain in this area can often be referred from trigger points in leg or foot muscles. Myotherapists can treat the trigger points and also address any perpetuating factors e.g. poor footwear.
  • Sprained ankle. Overstretching of muscles (e.g. peroneals) often occurs with an ankle sprain. The resulting abnormal muscle and/or trigger points can be effectively treated.