what is myotherapy

Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and associated pathologies. It is a non-invasive therapy that helps treat pain caused by injuries or issues with muscles or soft tissue. Myotherapy incorporates trigger point therapy and a wide range of soft tissue massage and manipulation, including muscle energy technique, dry needling, and joint mobilization. Myotherapists also use stretching, nutritional advice, exercise prescription, postural advice and education, heat and cold therapy, ultrasound, and TENS. Myotherapy is used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement caused by muscle or myofascia dysfunction. It involves a physical evaluation and an integrated therapeutic approach to affected muscles, joints, nerves, and associated viscera (organs) and is used in the treatment of acute or chronic conditions and in preventative management. Myotherapy is a type of manual therapy that helps treat and manage pain caused by muscle or soft tissue injuries or problems. With this type of treatment, a therapist reduces discomfort through trigger point release, massage, and a variety of other techniques.