MYOTHERAPY

Myotherapy is a form of musculoskeletal therapy which focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of muscle, joint, tendon and nerve pain and associated conditions.

What is a Myotherapist?

Myotherapists are Allied Health professionals who treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction and associated medical conditions.

Our Myotherapists at Alchemy hold a University degree in Health Science and have over 10 years experience. Myotherapists are expertly trained in a wide range of movement, orthopaedic, neurologic and functional testing to gain a thorough understanding on what the root cause of your pain is.

They take an evidence based approach with their treatment modalities, with a focus on self management so you can stay pain free for longer.

What conditions can a Myotherapist help with?

A myotherapist can problem solve, reduce/resolve and help you manage a wide variety of acute and chronic muscular, nerve, joint and nerve related conditions such as:

Tight and achy muscles from daily activities and exercise
Muscle tear and injury
Tendoninopathy and tears
Overuse injury (RSI)
Lower back pain including Sciatica and disc bulges
Neck pain including tension headaches, migraines and ‘wry neck’ or Pinched nerve
TMJ syndrome
Joint associated pain – eg. wrist, shoulder, hip, knee
Tennis or Golfers elbow
Fibromyalgia
Poor posture
Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis of the spine
Arthritis
Post surgical pain (post joint replacement / reconstructive surgery)
Pre and postnatal pain including SIJ and Public Symphasis pain

What can you expect from a Myotherapy treatment?

Your session will involve an assessment of your complaint using movement and Orthopedic testing, an explanation of why your complaint is happening and a treatment plan which will then be tailored to meet your specific needs.

Myotherapists use a variety of treatment techniques, these may include:

- Trigger Point Therapy
- Movement therapy (Mckenzie Method)
- Dry Needling
- Joint Mobilisation
- Remedial Massage
- Cupping
- Strength and Conditioning
- Lifestyle modification and education

If I'm not in pain should I still see a Myotherapist?

Absolutely! Maintenance appointments are the best kind. Myotherapists will help you maintain your body with ongoing maintenance treatment which will allow you to feel and move the best that you can. We all service our cars regularly… So why not service the body too? Remember… prevention is ALWAYS better than cure!

Can I claim with my health fund?

Yes, all Myotherapists are registered and recognised with all major health funds, meaning you can claim on the spot if you have private health insurance. Just be sure to bring along your private health insurance card to your appointment.