5 everyday habits that might be causing you pain - And How Myotherapy in Geelong can help
Introduction: Everyday Habits, Long-Term Pain
Do you wake up with a stiff neck, tight shoulders, or an aching back? Many people assume pain is just part of daily life—but often, it’s caused by small habits we repeat every day without even realising it.
At The Manx Myo, we specialise in myotherapy in Geelong, helping clients identify and treat the root causes of muscular pain, tension, and dysfunction. Here are 5 common habits that could be contributing to your discomfort—and how myotherapy can support long-term relief.1. Sitting for Long Hours at a Desk
Working at a desk all day with little movement can lead to stiffness, tension, and poor posture. We often see desk workers dealing with neck, shoulder, lower back, and hip pain.
Even with good posture, sitting too long without regular movement can cause muscular imbalances over time.
💡 Tip: Take short movement breaks every 30–45 minutes to reset your posture and reduce strain.
How Myotherapy Helps:
Our Geelong-based myotherapists provide targeted, hands-on treatment to release tension in overworked muscles and restore balance. Techniques like dry needling, cupping, and joint mobilisation are used alongside corrective exercises to help realign posture and calm the nervous system.
2. Overtraining or Exercising Without Balance
Whether you're into CrossFit, running, or weightlifting, repetitive movements can lead to overuse injuries or chronic muscle tightness if recovery is overlooked.
How Myotherapy Helps:
At The Manx Myo, we support athletes and active individuals across Geelong by reducing muscle overload, improving joint function, and promoting faster recovery. Your treatment doesn’t stop at the table—we’ll create a tailored movement and recovery plan to help get you back to peak performance.
3. Poor Sleeping Positions
Do you wake up sore or stiff in the neck, shoulders, or hips? Your pillow, mattress, and sleep position might be part of the problem.
How Myotherapy Helps:
During your myotherapy session in Geelong, we assess muscle tension caused by poor sleep ergonomics and help you choose the right pillow and sleeping posture. Your myotherapist may also use trigger point therapy and myofascial release to ease tension accumulated overnight.
4. Looking Down at Devices (Tech Neck)
If you're constantly looking down at your phone or laptop, you could be developing "tech neck"—a forward head posture that leads to neck pain, tension headaches, and reduced mobility.
How Myotherapy Helps:
Our Geelong myotherapists treat tech neck using soft tissue release and strengthening exercises to support better posture. We’ll also advise on desk ergonomics and device positioning to prevent recurring strain.
5. Holding Stress in the Body
Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it shows up physically. Tight shoulders, jaw clenching, and shallow breathing are all signs of emotional tension stored in the body.
How Myotherapy Helps:
We take a holistic approach to myotherapy in Geelong, supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing. Calming manual therapy techniques help release stress-related muscle tension, soothe your nervous system, and restore a greater sense of ease in your body.
Looking for Myotherapy in Geelong?
At The Manx Myo, we help people across Geelong overcome pain, tension, and restricted movement—so they can live, work, and train at their best.
Whether you’re managing pain from work, training, injury, or stress, we create a personalised treatment plan that supports your goals beyond the table.
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👉 Interested in how dry needling works? Read our blog on dry needling and myotherapy in Geelong here
