Looking for a Myotherapist in Geelong?
At The Manx Myo, we take a practical approach to pain, injury and movement. Myotherapy combines hands-on treatment with exercise, movement and education to help you understand what may be contributing to your symptoms — and develop a plan to move forward.
Whether you're dealing with ongoing back or neck pain, a sporting injury, persistent muscle tightness or simply aren't moving as well as you'd like, your treatment is tailored to you.
Based in Geelong, The Manx Myo works with people of all ages and activity levels, from office workers and everyday active people through to runners, cyclists and athletes.
What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy focused on the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Rather than simply treating the area that feels sore, your appointment looks at the bigger picture.
This can include your movement, strength, mobility, training or work demands, previous injuries and other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Your treatment plan may combine hands-on techniques with exercises and strategies you can continue outside the clinic.
What Can Myotherapy Help With?
People visit The Manx Myo for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, including:
Lower back pain
Neck pain and stiffness
Shoulder pain
TMJ & Jaw Pain
Hip pain and stiffness
Knee pain
Muscle tightness and soreness
Headaches associated with neck and muscular tension
Running and sporting injuries
Sciatica-like symptoms
Work and desk-related aches and pains
Reduced mobility
Recovery from training and exercise
You don't necessarily need to be injured to see a Myotherapist. Treatment can also be useful when something simply doesn't feel right or you want help improving movement and managing the demands you're placing on your body.
What Happens During a Myotherapy Appointment?
Your first appointment starts with a conversation.
We'll discuss what's been happening, how long you've had the problem, what aggravates or improves it and what you'd like to get back to doing.
This may be followed by an assessment of your movement, mobility or strength where appropriate.
From there, we'll develop a treatment plan specifically for you.
Treatment may include:
Deep tissue and remedial massage techniques
Dry needling
Cupping
Joint mobilisation
Soft tissue techniques
Mobility exercises
Strength and rehabilitation exercises
Advice around movement, training and recovery
The exact combination depends on what we find during your assessment.
More Than Just a Massage
Hands-on treatment can be a valuable part of managing pain and improving movement — but it isn't always the entire answer.
If you've repeatedly had the same area massaged only for the problem to return, it may be time to look at what else could be contributing.
At The Manx Myo, the goal is to combine hands-on treatment with a longer-term plan where appropriate.
That might mean improving hip mobility, gradually strengthening a painful knee, changing the way you're managing your training load or giving you a simple exercise program to work on between appointments.
The aim isn't to give you an unnecessarily complicated list of exercises. It's to identify the things that are most relevant to you.
Myotherapy for Back and Neck Pain
Back and neck pain are two of the most common reasons people seek Myotherapy in Geelong.
There isn't always one simple structure or muscle responsible for pain.
Your appointment therefore considers factors such as movement, strength, mobility, workload, training and how your symptoms behave.
Hands-on treatment may be used to help manage your symptoms while exercises and movement strategies can form part of a longer-term management plan.
Myotherapy for Runners and Active People
You don't have to stop being active just because something hurts.
Where appropriate, the goal is often to find ways to keep you moving while gradually building your body's capacity.
The Manx Myo regularly works with runners, cyclists, gym-goers and other active people experiencing issues such as calf tightness, knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain and training-related muscle soreness.
Treatment may combine hands-on techniques with mobility, strengthening and advice around managing training load. Read more here
Dry Needling in Geelong
Dry needling is one of the treatment techniques that may be used during your Myotherapy appointment when appropriate.
Fine needles are inserted into selected muscles or tissues with the aim of helping manage muscular pain and sensitivity.
Dry needling isn't automatically used during every treatment. Whether it's appropriate depends on your symptoms, assessment, preferences and treatment plan.
Why Choose The Manx Myo?
The focus at The Manx Myo is simple:
Assess the problem. Treat what we find. Give you a plan to move forward.
You're not placed on the treatment table for the entire appointment without discussing why the problem may be occurring.
Your session is individualised and may combine hands-on treatment with mobility, strengthening and rehabilitation.
The goal is to help you better understand your body and give you practical strategies that can be used outside the treatment room.
Myotherapy in Geelong
The Manx Myo is conveniently located at:
27 Melbourne Road, Drumcondra VIC 3215
The clinic is located inside Empowered Health Chiropractic, just minutes from central Geelong.
Appointments are available for 30, 45 and 60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Myotherapy and remedial massage?
Remedial massage primarily uses massage and soft tissue techniques, while Myotherapy generally involves a broader assessment and management approach. Depending on your individual situation, Myotherapy treatment may incorporate hands-on therapy, dry needling, joint mobilisation, movement assessment and exercise rehabilitation.
Do I need a referral to see a Myotherapist?
No. You can generally book directly with The Manx Myo without a referral.
Will I receive exercises?
Not everybody requires the same approach. Where exercise is appropriate, you'll be given exercises specifically related to your assessment and treatment goals.
Does Myotherapy include dry needling?
Dry needling may be incorporated into a Myotherapy treatment when appropriate and with your consent. It isn't required as part of every appointment.
How many appointments will I need?
There isn't a set number that applies to everyone. It depends on the problem, how long you've experienced it, your goals and how you respond to treatment.
We'll discuss your treatment plan with you rather than automatically booking an arbitrary number of sessions.
Book a Myotherapy Appointment in Geelong
If pain, stiffness or an injury is getting in the way of what you want to do, book an appointment with The Manx Myo in Geelong.
We'll assess what's going on, provide appropriate treatment and develop a plan to help you move forward.
Book your appointment online today.
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