Myotherapy treatments are becoming an increasingly popular treatment for addressing muscle and joint issues. But what exactly can you expect if it's your first time having a myotherapy treatment? First off, your therapist will take the time to discuss your presenting symptoms and listen to you...
While remedial massage therapy can assist with relieving physical health conditions, it can also help achieve a positive mind and body balance with a number of mental health benefits. Remedial massage therapy can complement traditional psychotherapy and has proven to have a positive effect on...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions contributing to heel pain. It involves the inflammation of the tissue which runs across the bottom of the foot called the plantar fascia. Most people with this condition find that it is manageable with conservative treatment,...
The cold winter months can make exercise and maintaining muscle health a challenge. Many people become more sedentary during this season to keep warm and comfy at home. However, it is important to keep maintaining muscle health in winter to prevent muscle tightness or injury. Why...
Remedial massage and myotherapy can treat a variety of injuries that may occur as a result of exercise, training, or sport. Myotherapy for athletes can also improve recovery time and prevent future injuries from occurring. Common sports injuries that we treat include: Sprains and strains Tendinopathies ...
Stress is a very common and normal physical response to the demands of everyday life. As impossible as it is to avoid stress completely, finding ways to manage the stress is effective in improving the quality of life. One of the ways that many people...
What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a treatment technique involving the insertion of thin sterile needles into muscle tissues to help release pain and muscle tension. Myotherapists often use dry needling to target trigger points – which are hyper-irritable spots within a muscle. Trigger points, also...
What is Myofascial Cupping? You’ve seen the round marks on social media or Olympic athletes, but are you aware of how cupping can help tight muscles? These marks are from a therapy called ‘Myofascial Cupping’ or ‘Cupping’ and it involves the use of glass, bamboo, or...
Lower back, hip/pelvic pain, fatigue, headaches, swelling and general all-over body tightness are some of the most common presentations women may experience during pregnancy, and even post pregnancy too. If you are experiencing any of these during your pregnancy, then you may greatly benefit from...
Remedial massage is an effective massage method for relaxing muscles, improving circulation and flexibility, decreasing stress, alleviating pain and facilitating recovery from an injury. Remedial massage also stimulates our body’s natural repair processes, so that the benefits of a massage extend post treatment. Myotherapy is...