MASSAGE/MYO @ PHYSIO + FITNESS CLINIC
Physio and Fitness Clinic’s Myotherapy team has a variety of special interests to assist you to live a more pain-free and mobile life.
Our Seaford team includes Myotherapists, who are trained in soft tissue management and massage.
MASSAGE/MYO @ PHYSIO + FITNESS CLINIC
Physio and Fitness Clinic’s Myotherapy team has a variety of special interests to assist you to live a more pain-free and mobile life.
Our Seaford team includes Myotherapists, who are trained in soft tissue management and massage.
Stress, poor posture and our day-to day lives can cause our muscles to become tight and painful.
Myotherapists are experts at managing muscular and fascial tightness to enable you to move better and with less pain.
Myotherapy is helpful for; Chronic pain management, general aches and pain, neck and jaw pain, pre and post-natal care, sports massage, injury management and Lymphoedema management.
Here at PFC we take a team approach, so if required your Myotherapist will consult and manage any specific injuries alongside the Physiotherapy team.
Treatments with a Myotherapist may include:
- Massage
- Trigger point release
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Taping
- Corrective exercise
MYOTHERAPY AND MASSAGE FAQs
Q. Can I claim my massage on my Private Health Insurance?
A. Yes, as we have trained myotherapists and remedial therapists treating you, the massages are claimable via Private Health Insurance. However, it’s important to know whether your Private Health Insurance will cover the cost of a massage. The short answer is yes, it may. It’s a good idea to contact them to confirm it’s covered, and read your policy to understand the limits of your cover. If you want to be certain you’re covered, you can add in Natural Therapies into your extras on top of your regular Private Health Insurance benefit.
Q. What areas does a Myotherapist focus on?
A.
- Chronic Pain management – our therapists are experts at assisting you to manage your pain and will include lifestyle management to help with flare ups.
- General aches and pain – massage can assist you with managing your busy lifestyle with work and general busyness!
- Neck and Jaw pain (including cervicogenic pain)
- Pre and Post Natal – all our therapists can assist you in managing this unique time in your life whilst pregnant. We have a specific preggy belly insert on the treatment table so you can continue to have best-level care even as your belly grows!
- Sports massage to assist you to perform at your best – regular massage will enable you to train and perform at your best
- Injury Management – In conjunction with your Physio and Chiro
- Lymphoedema management – we have Temika who is specifically trained for lymphoedema (swelling) management.
Q. Can I get a massage when pregnant?
A. Yes, having a massage will help you relax and feel great, which is important, especially during pregnancy. Although there are certain restrictions on the type of massage you can receive while pregnant, our therapists specialise in pregnancy massages – pre and post natal. We use specific preggy belly insert on the treatment table so you can continue to have best-level care even as your belly grows. Make sure that you talk to your doctor before starting any new treatments during your pregnancy.
A 2011 systematic review suggested that at least 50% of women will suffer lower back pain during their pregnancy.
With all the changes happening in your body, it’s not unusual to feel sore through the lower back, hips, shoulders and neck. This plus everything else going on during pregnancy can lead to poor sleep quality and increased discomfort.
No need to worry, we are here to help!
Massage can help to;
+ Ease muscular discomfort
+ Improve sleep quality
+ Aid relaxation
Our team of myo’s are trained in pregnancy massage and have pregnancy pillows to support your body to lay comfortably at each stage through your pregnancy.
Q. What is dry needling?
A. Myofascial Dry Needling involves the insertion of a thin filament needle into either muscle tissue or superficially into the surrounding fascia (connective tissue). MDN can be used to deactivate myofascial trigger points (TrPs) and relieve associated pain. Dry needling should not cause pain, many patients don’t even notice the needles in the area when they are being treated.
Q. What is a remedial massage?
A. Rather than a massage for relaxation purposes, typically, it is used to help people recover after an injury. In some cases, it may be used to treat tension headaches, muscle aches and pains, and even arthritis. The right therapist can be a great resource if you often have sore muscles or have relapses of an injury. A remedial massage can improve flexibility, bring blood flow to the sore area and decrease inflammation.
Q. What is cupping?
A. Cupping is often conducted by a remedial therapist. Is a form of therapy that has been known to treat a wide range of illnesses from arthritis, back pain, and muscle tightness. Cupping can be used to enhance your health by improving your blood circulation and stimulating blood flow, making it a popular treatment. In cupping, cups are applied to the skin to create suction, which brings blood to the area. The cups are applied for a small amount of time and don’t hurt, when removed they sometimes leave bruising. The suction cup can assist in relieving tightness of fascial tissue. This can be a passive or active treatment alongside stretching.