IRMA at a Glance

About Myotherapy

IRMA Myotherapists assess and physically treat myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. Myotherapy is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of therapy to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structure (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) of the human body.

Myotherapy is one of the multi-skilled physical therapies within the Allied Health Profession.

One of the areas Myotherapy can be effective is in the deactivation of trigger points in muscles. Trigger points are often created when a muscle is damaged via sports, accidents, occupations and disease. Trigger points can be painful and refer pain to other areas of the body.

If you have pain or dysfunction that may be caused by muscles or fascia you should make an appointment to see an IRMA registered Myotherapist. For example:

• When your pain lasts longer than a few days
  

• When you experience a restricted range of movement at a joint
  

• When your health practicioner recommends you seek treatment
  

• Those at risk of sports and occupational induced injury
  

• Those in the rehabilitative phase of an injury
  

• Those suffering from head, neck and back aches and strains
  

• Those suffering from chronic conditions affecting mobility
  

• Those suffering from pre and post natal muscle complaints
  

• Those showing symptoms of pain associated with stress or strain
  

Myofascial Pain

Pain or symptoms caused by muscle (myo) or fascia is described as myofascial. Myofascial pain is usually not specific and is often described by the patient as a 'deep ache', 'tightness' or 'tenderness' in an area. It can vary in intensity and radiate to other areas. Other symptoms can include reduced range of motion of muscles and joints, stiffness, fatigue, weakness, numbness or a tingling sensation. There are many other symptoms depending on the condition and patients can have one or many symptoms.