Some of our treatment methods
MYOFASCIAL DRY NEEDLING
Small diameter, single use, sterile needles are used to penetrate the skin for the treatment of trigger points (hyperirritable spots within skeletal muscle), and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Dry needling stimulates the brain to release certain chemicals that have an analgesic effect, whilst effectively de-activating trigger points, increasing blood flow, and restoring correct muscular patterns. Electro-stimulation may also be attached to the needles to maximise results.
Dry needling can allow greater access to some trigger points, however cupping or manual therapies are still good alternative treatment modalities, especially for those with needle phobias.
Small diameter, single use, sterile needles are used to penetrate the skin for the treatment of trigger points (hyperirritable spots within skeletal muscle), and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Dry needling stimulates the brain to release certain chemicals that have an analgesic effect, whilst effectively de-activating trigger points, increasing blood flow, and restoring correct muscular patterns. Electro-stimulation may also be attached to the needles to maximise results.
Dry needling can allow greater access to some trigger points, however cupping or manual therapies are still good alternative treatment modalities, especially for those with needle phobias.
MYOFASCIAL CUPPING
Myofascial cupping may be used for stagnant blood circulation, trigger points, and abnormal muscle contraction. Cupping involves the placement of warmed glass cups or suction cups over the skin which creates a vacuum effect on the skin, causing blood vessels to dilate, and the release of waste products.
Waste products from the blood and muscle can rise to the skin causing it to darken. The darker the colour produced, the more waste is present.
The cups may be slowly and carefully moved over areas of increased muscle contraction to help it relax.
Myofascial cupping may be used for stagnant blood circulation, trigger points, and abnormal muscle contraction. Cupping involves the placement of warmed glass cups or suction cups over the skin which creates a vacuum effect on the skin, causing blood vessels to dilate, and the release of waste products.
Waste products from the blood and muscle can rise to the skin causing it to darken. The darker the colour produced, the more waste is present.
The cups may be slowly and carefully moved over areas of increased muscle contraction to help it relax.
MYOTHERAPY FOR PREGNANCY
Myotherapy can be of great benefit through all stages of pregnancy and beyond. Judy is experienced in helping to relieve muscular stress and tension associated with pre and post pregnancy changes. Myotherapy can also help with your hip and buttock pain, back tension, carpal tunnel syndrome, and calf cramps. A specialised pregnancy pillow will ensure your growing belly is safely supported and keep you comfortable during treatment.
Myotherapy can be of great benefit through all stages of pregnancy and beyond. Judy is experienced in helping to relieve muscular stress and tension associated with pre and post pregnancy changes. Myotherapy can also help with your hip and buttock pain, back tension, carpal tunnel syndrome, and calf cramps. A specialised pregnancy pillow will ensure your growing belly is safely supported and keep you comfortable during treatment.
A Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), Judy can also instruct parents and carers in the safest way to massage their children. Infant massage may help reduce symptoms of colic, improve baby’s sleep patterns, and reduce anxiety or postnatal depression for parents, whilst daily massage for premature babies can help significantly increase the rate of weight gain.
West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
Ph. 0409 043 564
www.hillsmyotherapy.com