The Holistic Approach: Managing Chronic Pain with Pilates

Living with chronic pain can be a daily struggle, impacting both physical and mental well-being. Learn how Pilates helps manage chronic pain

Myofascial Pain Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia are two distinct but related conditions that involve chronic pain and discomfort. While they share some similarities, they also have significant differences. Here’s a breakdown of each condition:

How Does Myotherapy Help Myofascial Pain Syndrome?

Myotherapy is a manual therapy technique that focuses on treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, often involving the muscles and fascia. Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a condition characterized by the presence of trigger points within muscles that cause pain and discomfort.

What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome?

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a medical condition characterized by the presence of trigger points within muscles and the surrounding connective tissue called fascia. These trigger points are hyperirritable knots or nodules that can cause localized pain, as well as referred pain to other areas of the body. The pain can be chronic and may vary in intensity.

How Does Myotherapy Help Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points.

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and heightened sensitivity to touch. It is considered a disorder of the central nervous system, affecting how the brain processes pain signals.

Signs You Are Not Handling Stress Well

Stress among teens and adults has increased quite rapidly in recent years and continues to climb every year…estimated 2.4 million Australians over the age of 18 with reported high stress

How Stress Affects You Physically

While we do not usually think of stress in positive terms, we oftentimes fail to really examine the physical toll it takes on our bodies.

Natural Ways You Can Reduce Stress

One of the biggest ailments our world faces is stress, and this has never been more true than in the past 18 months. Stress is how your body responds to threats or pressing demands.

Myotherapy Awareness Week 2021

3.37 million Australians were living with chronic pain in 2020. 53.8% are women (1.81 million) and 46.2% are men (1.56 million)
Now there’s some statistics that may give you a sharp pain in the neck!