Myotherapy is a form of manual therapy that uses evidence-informed techniques to support individuals with muscular tension or movement-related concerns.
At Living Health Group, our qualified myotherapists use a structured assessment process to better understand contributing factors to your physical discomfort.
Depending on your presentation and preferences, care may include soft tissue techniques, dry needling, cupping, exercise strategies, and lifestyle advice aimed at supporting your comfort and movement.
We also work collaboratively with you to explore ways to remain active while managing symptoms — through activity modification, goal setting, and self-care strategies tailored to your needs.
Common Presentations Myotherapists Support
People often seek Myotherapy for assistance with a variety of musculoskeletal concerns, including:
- General lower back or neck discomfort
- Muscle-related tension associated with posture or activity
- Shoulder and upper back tightness
- Activity-related soft tissue strain
- Discomfort related to repetitive or occupational tasks
- Muscle fatigue or tightness in the hips, knees or ankles
- Headache-related muscular tension
- Sports or exercise-related muscle soreness
Your Myotherapist will work with you to understand your presentation and develop a care plan tailored to your needs.
How does myotherapy treatment work?
Myotherapy uses a combination of hands-on techniques, movement strategies, and education to support individuals with musculoskeletal discomfort or movement-related concerns.
Treatment may include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, dry needling, myofascial cupping, trigger point techniques, and assisted stretching — depending on your presentation and preferences.
In addition to hands-on care, your myotherapist may provide tailored movement or strength-based exercises to support physical function and help manage symptoms between sessions.
Care plans are individualised and developed in collaboration with you, with the goal of supporting your comfort, mobility, and long-term well-being.
What to expect during myotherapy session?
During your initial consultation, your myotherapist will take a detailed history and ask questions to better understand your current symptoms and physical function. They will assess your movement and explore the area of concern using relevant manual therapy assessments.
Following this, your myotherapist will discuss the findings with you and outline a care plan tailored to your individual needs. Treatment may include hands-on techniques, education, and movement-based strategies.
At the end of your session, your myotherapist may summarise the approach taken, suggest lifestyle or activity modifications, and provide guidance on self-care or exercise to support your progress. The number of sessions and your individual response to care may vary and will be discussed with you collaboratively.
How is Myotherapy different to Remedial massage?
At Living Health Group, both myotherapy and remedial massage are used to support musculoskeletal health — with different approaches depending on your presentation and goals.
Remedial massage focuses primarily on hands-on soft tissue techniques to help manage muscular tension, general discomfort, or stress-related symptoms. It’s commonly chosen by individuals looking for support with posture-related discomfort, desk-related tension, or generalised soreness.
Myotherapy incorporates massage but also includes additional assessment tools, such as range of motion testing and movement-based screening. Based on your presentation, myotherapists may also incorporate dry needling, cupping, exercise prescription, or self-management strategies. Myotherapy may be helpful for individuals managing long-term muscular tension, recurring physical concerns, or those wanting a more exercise-integrated approach.
Your practitioner will work with you to determine the most appropriate care based on your needs. In some cases, a combination of both services may be beneficial.