Myotherapy
General Information
Myotherapy is an extension of Massage and Remedial Therapy to the level of an Advanced Diploma. It may also be studied as part of a degree such as Health Sciences. It reflects the movement of the natural therapies industry towards higher levels of qualification and more formally recognized educational structures. Along with typical remedial bodywork techniques, Myotherapists also make use of dry needling, thermal (hot/cold) therapies, TENS machines, and may offer nutritional advice.
What symptoms can be treated by a Myotherapist?
These are as per Remedial Therapy with the added benefit of further techniques adopted mostly from the physiotherapy domain.
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Stress
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Sporting injuries
- Postural conditions
- Sprains, strains or accidents (i.e motor vehicle accidents)
- Other pain or stiffness in muscles or joints