Myotherapy

Myofascial Dry Needling

Myofascial dry needling (MDN) is a manual technique in which the practitioner uses a sterile, single-use monofilament (very fine) needle...

Muscle Recovery

Exercise and daily physical activity are essential to our health and well-being and an important part of this is our muscle recovery....

Aching Achilles?

We see a lot of runners in our clinic and we treat plenty of hip, glute and lower back issues. One ailment that massage and myotherapy...

ITB syndrome

What is it? ITB Syndrome is an overuse injury that presents as pain on the outer aspect of the knee. We treat this most commonly in...

Let's talk Trapezius

The Trapezius is a muscle that so many of us hold tension and discomfort in, particularly the upper section that sits on top of your...

Complementing your treatment: Should you sauna before or after?

A question we get asked a lot is if it's best to have a sauna before or after your treatment. For comfort, hygiene and improved treatment...

Managing The Return-to-Work Struggle

Heading back to work after a relaxing break? It can feel like a bit of a struggle to get back into it, but we think some small changes...

Setting yourself up for success.

We often chat to our clients about their health and wellness goals and some common ones that come up are “I’m going to get back into...

How Often Should You Use an Infrared Sauna for Optimal Health Benefits?

Sauna sessions are like exercise, brushing your teeth or getting a good night's sleep. The benefits are there when you do it regularly....

Pain & Inflammation

Infrared sauna can provide a range of health benefits, one of the most desired benefits when using our sauna is the natural pain relief...

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome causes pain, tingling or numbness in your buttock, hip or even down your leg. It occurs when the piriformis muscle is...

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is a broad term for pain that is experienced on the plantar aspect (underside) of the foot, usually near the heel. Once...

Tension Headaches

So, what is a headache? Put very simply, a headache is a pain experienced in any part of your head. This pain can vary from throbbing to...

What is Cupping?

Cupping is an ancient form of manual therapy aimed at reducing myofascial tension and associated pain in the body. Fascia is connective...

Chronic Pain!

Chronic pain refers to persistent, ongoing pain which lasts beyond three months time. One in five Australians live in chronic pain,...

How to prevent aches and pains from desk work

It’s far too often that we see our clients at Body Align Myotherapy & Massage in pain due to being desk bound 5 days a week. As more...

Myotherapy Clifton Hill

At Body Align Myotherapy & Massage we are your highly qualified and experienced Myotherapist’s in Clifton Hill. Carissa Stewart...