News, Articles & Updates
Does a firm massage really release muscle knots?
Does a firm massage really “release” muscle knots? This blog explains why tight spots feel real, why massage can help, and why treatment is about more than simply breaking up knots.
Stress & Pain: Why pain can feel worse when life feels hard
Top 10 Questions People ask me as a Myotherapist
What does a myotherapist actually do? Do you need a referral? Is myotherapy just massage? Here are 10 common questions I hear in clinic all the time.
Uncertainty in healthcare: do you need an exact diagnosis for pain?
Do you need an exact diagnosis to treat pain effectively? Learn why uncertainty is common in musculoskeletal care and how myotherapy can still help you move and feel better.
Why do a 1:1 Pilates Session?
How often do I really need Myotherapy?
Myotherapy: Is it only for when you’re in pain?
Why digital measurement tools help you see real progress & why your practitioner should be using one
If you’re ever had treatment for pain or an injury, you’ve probably had moments where it felt like nothing was improving. Maybe your pain levels felt like they hadn’t shifted much, or you still felt really tight and restricted - even though you’ve been showing up, doing your exercises and following your therapist’s advice.
Here’s the thing… progress is not always something you can feel right away and it is very rarely linear. So how do we track if what we’re doing is actually working? That’s where digital measurement tools like a dynamometer come in.
Moving for Joy: Why Positive Affective Experiences Are the Key to Motivation
Positive affective experiences can make exercise feel easier, more rewarding, and more consistent — offering immediate joy that outperforms distant health goals as a motivator.
Why Winter Stiffness Happens (& what to do about it)
How Many Myotherapy Sessions Do You Really Need?
The Truth about Stretching: What’s actually going on when we stretch?
When it comes to improving flexibility, many of us can fall into the trap of stretching (and even over-stretching) thinking that it’s going to make us more flexible. The truth is that it may not be! Stretching without understanding the science behind it can sometimes create less flexibility and even lead to injury. Let’s clear up some common misconceptions about stretching so that you can stretch smarter - not harder.
End of Year Fatigue: Why it feels heavier this year & how to manage it
Why massage alone isn’t (always) the answer
Injured? Why rest might not be the best medicine
Hay fever & Sinus Symptoms: How Myotherapy can help
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies like hay fever or sinus? Myotherapy can help! Lymphatic drainage techniques and other myotherapy techniques can help relieve symptoms of inflammation, pain and stiffness.
Injury Spotlight: Lateral Ankle Sprain
Embrace the Seasonal Workout Switch
Understanding Tissue Tolerance: Getting back to pain free activity