Tag: Myotherapy
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School Shoes That Are Good For Your Kids Feet
Ever wondered why your kids refuse to put their shoes on, hate wearing them, and kick them off as soon as they get the chance? Kids are often smarter than we think—especially when it comes to listening to their bodies. What they really want is shoes that don’t squish their feet and actually let them Read more
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Codie’s Christmas Gift List
Christmas is fast approaching this year and I don’t know about you but this year I am determined to buy gifts for my friends and family that they will actually use and are sustainable and ethically sourced. Each item in this guide has been carefully selected to promote movement, wellness, and longevity. These aren’t just Read more
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Understanding Headaches from a Myotherapy Perspective
As a Myotherapist, I treat a lot of headaches and I rarely see two that are exactly the same but knowing what type of headache you have is a great place to start when it comes to managing and preventing headaches. Here’s a quick guide to common headache types and practical management tips. 1. Tension-Type Read more
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Is This Crazy Brisbane Weather Worsening Your Pain?
If you’ve been living in Brisbane lately, you’ve probably noticed our weather has been doing some pretty wild things. One day it’s sunny and warm, the next we’re hit with storms, humidity spikes, or sudden temperature drops. And if you’re dealing with chronic pain, you might be wondering: “Is this crazy weather making my pain Read more
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Low Back Pain: An Epidemic
Introduction As a Myotherapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the growing prevalence of low back pain in our society. This condition has reached epidemic proportions, affecting millions of people worldwide and significantly impacting their quality of life. The Scale of the Problem Low back pain is now the leading cause of disability globally, surpassing even conditions like Read more
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Toe-tally Time to Rethink Your Shoes!
“My feet are killing me”… no your shoes are! Have you ever looked at your grandmas feet and thought “how on earth did your toes end up looking like twisties?”. Sorry Gran, I have… Bunions, clawed toes and toes that cross over each other and twist under themselves are very common and are more common Read more
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Do You Have TMD?
TMD Explained: Jaw Pain, Surprising Symptoms, and Why Women Should Tune In Now If you’ve ever caught yourself massaging your jaw after a long day, or wondered why you keep waking up with a pounding headache, you might be one of the many Australians living with undiagnosed Temporomandibular Disorder—better known as TMD. Let’s break down Read more
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Myotherapy Appointment: What to Expect
Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. To help you feel prepared and get the most out of your session, here is a breakdown of what a typical Myotherapy appointment looks like and how you can prepare for it. 1. A Typical Session Read more
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A Myotherapist’s Tool Box
Myotherapist’s are lucky enough to learn a wide range of evidence-based treatment techniques within their bachelor degree – lets dive into how each one works. Dry Needling Dry needling is a technique that involves inserting fine filament needles into a muscle, ligament, tendon, trigger point or fascial sheath to create a chemical change within the Read more