What is Myotherapy?

Understanding the science behind relieving pain with myotherapy

Pain often originates at specific trigger points but can rapidly spread to surrounding areas. To address muscle tightness, localized pain, or strain that radiates from a single point, Myotherapy offers an evidence-based approach that helps muscles relearn optimal function and coordination.

The therapeutic process involves two key stages: first, identifying and releasing trigger points; and second, retraining the affected muscles to restore proper movement patterns. Corrective exercises that guide the muscles through their full range of motion are prescribed for practice between sessions. This empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery and reinforces long-term neuromuscular adaptation. Myotherapy not only prepares muscles for healthy movement but also considers all contributing factors to dysfunction—beyond the immediate site of pain or injury.

Muscles are remarkably adaptive and will do everything possible to protect the body’s structures. However, when a muscle becomes injured, it can enter a sustained state of contracture, leading to elevated lactic acid levels and compensatory strain in other areas. In essence, the muscle attempts to perform a role it is no longer equipped to handle. Through Myotherapy, these muscles are guided to “relearn” proper activation and readiness for movement.

In many cases of pain, addressing the muscular component can uncover deeper insights into underlying pathological or structural contributors. As such, Myotherapy not only aids in muscular rehabilitation but can also support the diagnostic process by distinguishing muscular from non-muscular sources of pain. Furthermore, it serves as an effective preparatory step for subsequent rehabilitation, ensuring that physical therapy and other interventions achieve maximum effectiveness.

Benefits of Myotherapy

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