Stress is a normal part of life, and in small amounts it can help us respond to challenges and stay focused. However, when stress becomes ongoing, it can begin to affect much more than just how we feel mentally. It can influence how the entire body moves, recovers,...

Tension-type headaches are one of the most common headaches experienced by adults. They are often described as a dull, aching pain or a feeling of pressure around the forehead, temples, or the back of the head. Some people also notice tightness through the neck and...

Mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. While both relate to movement, they describe very different qualities within the body. Flexibility refers to the ability of a muscle or tissue to lengthen passively. For example,...

Stretching is one of the most common things people turn to when they feel stiff, tight, or sore.Move to Trash For some people, stretching can provide short-term relief and help improve movement temporarily. But many people notice the same thing happening over time....

Strengthening exercises are a key part of myotherapy and recovery. Hands-on techniques like soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, and dry needling can reduce pain and improve movement in the short term. These approaches create immediate relief and improved...

Joint mobilisation is a gentle, hands-on technique commonly used in myotherapy to reduce pain and improve movement. It is not about “cracking” joints or putting something “back into place.” Instead, mobilisation works by improving joint mechanics and influencing how...

Knee pain is one of the most common complaints I see in clinic. Runners, gym-goers, HYROX athletes, and even people who simply stand all day often assume the knee itself is the problem. But in many cases, the knee is just the victim. The real issue is often coming...

Low back pain is one of the most common issues we see in the clinic. Whether you're an athlete, desk worker, tradie, or weekend warrior, your lower back cops a lot of stress. But here’s the thing: the pain is often not coming from the spine itself, but from the...

Ever felt a deep ache between your shoulder blades and assumed it was a problem with your posture or upper back? What if I told you that pain might not be coming from your back at all, but your neck? This is where referred pain comes in. It’s a concept many people...

If you’ve been told to “just rest” to recover from runner’s knee, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common pieces of advice people hear, and one of the most incomplete. While rest might reduce pain for a while, it doesn’t fix the problem. Once you start running...

If you’ve ever felt a sharp, burning, or stiff pain at the base of your big toe while running, especially over longer distances, you’re not alone. Pain in the first MTP joint (the base of the big toe) is a common issue for runners but often misunderstood. While many...

Do you wake up with a sore jaw or stiff neck? Catch yourself clenching your teeth during the day? You’re not alone, and it’s not just a bad habit. Jaw clenching (bruxism), neck tension, and poor posture are often signs your nervous system is stuck in stress mode. When...

If you're looking for dry needling in Perth, you might be wondering how this treatment actually works, and if it’s right for you. At Myocare Myotherapy, we use dry needling to treat pain and dysfunction caused by tight, overactive muscles, often referred to as trigger...

If you’ve ever felt a pinching sensation in the front of your hips during squats or deep lunges, you might be dealing with something called Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). It’s a bit of a mouthful, but understanding what it is and how your movement patterns affect...

Rethinking Shoulder Pain: A Whole-Chain Approach Shoulder pain is one of the most common issues we see in both athletes and desk-bound client, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Traditional approaches often focus on rotator cuff strengthening or...

Rethinking Calf Strains: A Myotherapy Approach Calf strains are a frustratingly common injury—especially among football and soccer players who rely on explosive acceleration, rapid deceleration, and repeated change of direction. While many practitioners instinctively...

Tension Headaches: What They Really Are and How Myotherapy Helps You Find Relief Tension headaches are one of the most common complaints I treat as a clinical myotherapist—and if you’re someone who frequently feels that dull ache at the base of your skull, behind your...

Plantar Fascial Heel Pain A Soft Tissue ApproachHeel pain can be frustrating, whether you're an athlete, tradie, or busy parent. If you wake up with stabbing pain in your heel, you might be dealing with Plantar Fascial Heel Pain (sometimes called plantar fasciitis or...

Understanding Scoliosis: How It Affects Your Body and Movement Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves abnormally, leading to postural imbalances, muscle tension, and changes in movement patterns. If you have scoliosis, you may notice uneven shoulders, hip...

Posture Correction Therapy: Unlock Your Best Self with Myotherapy In today's digital age, many of us find ourselves hunched over desks, glued to our smartphones, or lounging on our couches for extended periods. This modern lifestyle has led to an epidemic of poor...

Understanding Tennis Elbow and How Myotherapy Can Help. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common overuse injury affecting the tendons in the forearm, specifically the extensor tendons. These tendons connect forearm muscles to the lateral epicondyle, a bony...

Myotherapy can be a helpful approach for managing sciatica. Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and glutes and down each leg. It's typically caused by an...

The human shoulder is a remarkable piece of machinery, capable of intricate movements and feats of strength. But like any complex system, it has its vulnerabilities. Understanding these vulnerabilities and taking steps to address them is essential for maintaining...

Did you know that running is entirely a single-leg action? That means to avoid running injuries you have to be strong in single leg movements. Running Injuries Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) Achilles Tendinopathy Plantar Fasciitis Shin...

In today's digital age, an increasing number of individuals find themselves spending hours hunched over desks, peering into computer screens, and tapping away on keyboards. While technology has certainly brought countless conveniences into our lives, it has also...

Why do we get Injured? Injuries are a common occurrence, often resulting from either misuse of the body's biomechanics or prolonged overuse without adequate recovery. Understanding the concepts of acute and chronic overload, as well as differentiating between damage...

The world we live in has many stresses; Social stress: family, friends, partners Emotional stress: connection, mental health Financial stress: money, business, Physical stress: training, undereating, nutritional deficiencies, drugs/alcohol As the brain cannot...