What is myotherapy?

Myotherapy is a form of muscle therapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain that is mainly associated with pathologies. There are many benefits associated with Myotherapy. They include;

Improves chronic low back pain

Myotherapy can reduce the pain associated with spinal injuries, herniated discs, facet arthrosis, and spondylosis. A study has shown that myotherapy reduces low back pain after two weeks of treatment by about 53%. It also relieves muscular and neural tensions associated with tendinitis or tendonitis.

Reduce delayed onset muscle soreness

In athletes, regular use of myotherapy will prevent muscle soreness which is caused by strenuous exercise. The muscle soreness is caused by a decrease in muscle fiber volume as well as an increase in muscle fiber size. The soreness decreases when the muscles are exercised at low intensity and short duration, and low volume.

Decreases fibromyalgia symptoms

Fibromyalgia is a common disease that causes chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, and fatigue. Myotherapy can reduce these symptoms and the frequency of attacks.

Increases joint flexibility

Myotherapy melbourne can increase joint mobility and reduce the number of attacks that result from stress. This is especially true for the shoulder joints, knee joints, neck joints, and low back joints.

Reduce stress and anxiety

Myotherapy is useful in reducing stress and anxiety associated with backache. Myotherapy can reduce the tension that arises from stressful situations. In addition, it has been shown that myotherapy reduces anxiety and depression in individuals with fibromyalgia.

Reduce muscular and neural tensions

Myotherapy increases muscle relaxation and reduces muscle tension in muscles and nerves, thus relieving the pain associated with muscular and neural tensions.

Improve muscular endurance

Myotherapy helps improve muscular endurance because it reduces the accumulation of lactic acid and fatigue. It also increases blood circulation by increasing heart rate and improving energy metabolism, which increases the performance of the muscle.

Reduces injury risks

Myotherapy has a positive effect on joint movements. As such, it can prevent injuries to the joints. It can also reduce muscular and neural tension that can result from injury or fatigue.

Increases concentration and memory

Research has shown that myotherapy helps in improving attention, memory, and learning. It is also effective in dealing with mental fatigue, depression, and stress.

Improves respiratory health

Myotherapy improves breathing, and it increases lung capacity. It can also help people with lung problems.

Improves posture and reduces musculoskeletal pain

Myotherapy is very effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Muscular pain can be caused by an injury or a disease. It is a chronic pain condition that can severely affect your daily activities. Myotherapy helps in reducing the intensity of the pain and the duration of the attacks.