Hi, I’m Haley, and I am different kind of massage therapist. Myotherapy is a form of massage that’s designed to prevent and treat soft tissue damage and restricted joint movement. It involves precise, targeted work to improve the functioning of the body’s musculoskeletal, nervous and fascial system to reduce pain and stiffness.
This form of treatment gets its name from the myofascia it addresses – which are the thin sheets of tissue around the muscles in our tendons and ligaments. The prefix ‘myo’ is the Greek term for muscle – hence the name.
Often this kind of physical treatment is used to treat a range of issues, including:
By combining the principles of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to treat the human body, myotherapy utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches to treat muscular pain and dysfunction.
The primary distinction is that myotherapy uses a broader range of techniques to identify the underlying cause of the injury, whereas normal therapy simply treats the symptoms.
Myotherapy focuses on treating existing discomfort and prevent further injury. This involves applying pressure to specific points of the body in order to reduce tension. The treatment is designed to help the body recover from musculoskeletal dysfunction, but may also draw on other techniques such as:
I also offer a custom corrective exercise training program as an additional service just for my massage therapy clients.
Whenever you have any ailments that continue to cause you grief, don’t try to tough it out – it’s always best to book a session as soon as possible so you can be properly treated and starting the healing process.
