Myotherapy is a physical therapy designed to treat and manage muscle and joint-related pain and dysfunction. The term ‘myo’ translates to ‘muscle’, so simply put, myotherapy means muscle therapy. How does Myotherapy work? Our Ocean Grove myotherapists use a range of modalities to ease pain, including: Manual dry needling Myofascial cupping Decongestive Lymphatic drainage massage [...]
Merry Christmas everyone! I wanted to say a big thank you to you all for such a warm welcome to the clinic and I thank you for the trust you have placed in my care of your individual needs. With such an unusual year this year, many of you have noticed that your mind and [...]
Each and every day we run through a constant cycle of pleasantries, generally beginning with a seemingly default dialogue of: “Hi, how are you?” “I’m good thanks, how are you?” “I’m good too” Well… think about that. Is that really the truth? If it is, then that’s great. But if not, then perhaps there is some way to combat these barriers. That’s always the hard part.
Without daily physical activity, our muscles become weak and tight, which can lead to back pain, neck pain and a range of other issues. Our practitioners commonly recommend stretches or strenghthening exercises to complement osteopathic and remedial massage treatment. Stretching has numerous benefits, including aiding in improved mobility and flexibility, managing pain and [...]
A little chat about our feet... Our feet put up with a lot of stress and strain. They carry us through our everyday life, from working on your feet all day, running around after kids, exercise and day to day chores. We have 4 layers of muscles on the bottom of [...]
Often when we’re feeling aches and sore points in our muscles, we claim to have ‘muscle knots’. These are referred to as trigger points… but what is that? A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle, associated with a hypersensitive, palpable nodule in a taut band. This spot is painful upon compression and may give rise to characteristic referred pain, tenderness, and motor dysfunction.
Whether you’ve recently had a baby or you’re expecting your first grandbaby, returning to exercise after having children can be extremely daunting and confusing! When is it safe to start exercising again? What exercises are safe? How much is too much? In this blog Osteopath Dr Catherine Coventry answers these questions and more to help you take the guesswork out of returning to (or starting) your after-baby exercise routine!
Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) is an extremely powerful multidimensional technique. It was developed to support the dynamic integration of structure and viscera, through stimulation of the central, peripheral autonomic nervous system. The technique aims to remove pain and dysfunctional physiological conditions by restoring the structural integrity of the body.
