Trigger Point Therapy involves applying pressure (within the Client’s comfort zone) to Trigger Points, in order that the whole muscle can then relax and return to its resting length. Trigger points are areas of tenderness in a muscle. These can sometimes be felt as a lump when the muscle is massaged.
As a result of this release, any metabolites and waste products that have accumulated in these muscle knots are then moved into the circulation. It is important that after a massage, adequate water is consumed to flush out the circulatory system, otherwise one can experience headaches, dizziness, tiredness or muscle tightness. Trigger points can also be treated by regular stretching.
On a microscopic level, trigger points are made up of segments of muscle fibres which remain in their contracted or shortened state. These develop due to sustained use of the particular muscle in various postures or with various sporting activities. Trigger Points are so named as they can trigger an area of referred pain when they are compressed. These areas of pain do not correlate with the nerve supply to the overlying skin.
Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre
9/1344 Gympie Road, Aspley 4034
Qualifications:
- Adv. Dip. Myotherapy,
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Cert 4 in Fitness
- Affiliated with Massage & Myotherapy Australia
I believe each and every person has the ability to make a change for the better simply by taking responsibility of their own body and mindset. As both a remedial and myotherapist it is my job to support my clients through this change with ongoing education, active movement rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy, and motivation. I take a special interest in treating chronic neck and shoulder pain cases and am always looking to develop my skills as a manual therapist to better assist my clients on their journey to better health and function.
Jake is currently studying a Physiotherapy Degree at ACU Brisbane.
Our Myotherapists will perform an initial assessment on you, to gain a better understanding of your injury/ dysfunction. By using evidence based treatment strategies, we can ensure that all treatments are backed by scientific research ensuring successful reduction in your pain and/or dysfunction. A Myotherapy consultation will typically commence with thorough history taking followed by various muscle, joint and neurological testing. Combined with manual palpation of muscles and joints, aim to identify the cause of one’s pain to ensure quick, effective and long lasting results.
To book an appointment with one of our Myotherapists, Jake, Hannah & Emma call our reception team or book online www.northsidemassageandnaturaltherapies.com.au
Hannah Cole our Musculoskeletal Therapist uses electro dry needling when treating clients for conditions listed below.
What is Electro Dry Needling?
Electro Dry Needling is a modified form of dry needling which utilises an electro-stimulation unit connected via cables to fine filament needles. The combination of dry needling with electro-stimulation often prolongs the pain relief effect by blocking nerve pathways and preventing pain signals from travelling to the brain.
Electro Dry Needling is commonly used to treat Acute and Chronic Conditions such as: Muscoskeletal Pain: Strains, Spasms, Cramps, Hypertonicity, Trigger Points, Bone Fractures.Tendinopathies and Joint Pathologies: Arthritis, Sprains, Disc Pathologies, Joint Restriction.Nerve Damage: Neuropathy, Radiculopathy, Post-Operative Pain.
Hannah is available for appointments, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre, Aspley
Sliding Cupping – Myofascial congestion, adhesions
This type of cupping treats muscular tension and knots by sliding the cup along the course of a muscle to break up muscle fiber tension. The muscle is put on a stretch and this causes the fibers to open allowing a flushing of red blood into a tight, strained, spasm, rigid or knotted muscle.
The action of sliding cupping is similar to the massage method of lock and block used in myofascial stripping. Common muscles treated include trapezius, latissimus dorsi, quadratus lumborum, and rhomboid.
Myofascial cupping can treat adhesions, maintain functional soft tissue, encourage hydration to muscles and release metabolic congestion from overuse in manual work or sport.
Remedial, Musculoskeletal, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports, Pregnancy, Myofascial Dry-Needling, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone, Cupping, Relaxation/Swedish Massage. Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre, Aspley, Brisbane Northside.
Experienced, qualified Male and Female Practitioners. Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre is North Brisbane’s leading Massage, Myotherapy and Acupuncture centre. Our large premises is located on the ground floor of Aspley Fountain Building on the CNR of Gympie Road and Albany Creek Road. For 14 years we have been providing professional services to the North Brisbane community. Phone 3263 5001 to book an appointment. New client offers.
Northside Massage & natural Therapies Centre, Aspley
New client initial assessments and treatments. Book an Appointment with one of our Myotherapists, Remedial Therapists or Acupuncturist for an initial assessment and treatment. Health fund rebates available. Located in the Aspley Fountain Building, Aspley Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre PH: 3263 5001
Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre, Aspley
New client initial assessment and treatment $95
Book an Appointment with one of our Myotherapists for an initial assessment and treatment. Health fund rebates available.
Located in the Aspley Fountain Building, Aspley
Northside Massage & Natural Therapies Centre
PH: 3263 5001
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