Weightlifting for longevity; what are the benefits and how to get started
By Ethan Farr, Sports Myotherapist and Exercise Scientist I was having a discussion with one of my clients today and he wanted to know why someone should start weightlifting and how you should get...
View ArticleBeyond the Mechanics Part 1: Exploring Non-Mechanical Origins of...
By Duke Autret, Myotherapist Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction are often linked to biomechanical factors such as joint alignment, muscular imbalances, or overuse injuries. However, in some cases,...
View ArticleAftercare for your treatment and what to expect
By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist If you’ve just had your first myotherapy treatment, you might be wondering what comes next. It’s completely normal to experience a few changes in your body as it begins to...
View ArticleOsteopathy and the Organ Systems: More Than Just Bones and Muscles
By Dr Sarah Varmalis, Senior Osteopath When most people think of osteopathy, they imagine joints being gently mobilised, muscle tension being soothed, and maybe some back pain relief. But osteopathy is...
View ArticleBeyond the Mechanics Part 2: The Bucket Principle in Biology and Physical Health
By Duke Autret, Myotherapist The bucket theory, a metaphor for the reserve principle in biology, helps explain why symptoms or dysfunctions can emerge, not with any single or sudden event, but rather...
View ArticleWhat is MS?
By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. In...
View ArticleHow Pilates and Myotherapy can be great tools together
By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist Pilates and myotherapy can complement each other effectively in supporting overall musculoskeletal health and well-being. Here's how they can work together: Muscle...
View ArticleHow to Be an Active Participant in Your Own Healing
As Myotherapists, one of our most important jobs is setting expectations with clients and giving our clients all the tools to be accountable for your own healing. Healing is not a passive process,...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Client's Guide to Safe and Effective Dry Needling Techniques
By Peter Pascalis, Clinical Myotherapist Trigger point dry needling is a therapeutic method that has recently gained traction for its effectiveness in treating muscle pain and tension. If you're...
View ArticleWhat is Fibromyalgia?
By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition characterised by widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons throughout the body. It is often...
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