TREATMENT MODALITIES
Myofascial Release Therapy
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Sports Massage Therapy
Muscle Energy Technique
Trigger Point Therapy
As a professional for over 27 years, Pablo has attained a number of 'tools' into his toolkit and the following modalities make up the core of his work:
Myofascial Release Therapy
Myo means, “muscle.” Myo-fascial refers to both muscle and fascia. Myofascial release affects the whole body and is aimed at releasing tension in the fascia, which restores balance to the body and its systems.
Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds, connects and separates the muscles, bones, and internal organs. It provides the body with strength, support and…
Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds, connects and separates the muscles, bones, and internal organs. It provides the body with strength, support and…
Myo means, “muscle.” Myo-fascial refers to both muscle and fascia. Myofascial release affects the whole body and is aimed at releasing tension in the fascia, which restores balance to the body and its systems.
Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds, connects and separates the muscles, bones, and internal organs. It provides the body with strength, support and it provides the body with strength, support and elasticity, and gives our bodies shape and contour.
When fascia is subject to stress or injury, it can become rigid, fibrotic and glued down. Abnormal fascia suffocates the systems of the body because it has tightened around them. This causes the soft tissue to become deprived of water, oxygen and nutrients, causing widespread toxicity and pain.
Abnormal fascia may cause loss of flexibility, impaired movement, encroachment of blood vessels and nerves, structural misalignments and energy draining postures that wear you down, causing fatigue and depression.
Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds, connects and separates the muscles, bones, and internal organs. It provides the body with strength, support and it provides the body with strength, support and elasticity, and gives our bodies shape and contour.
When fascia is subject to stress or injury, it can become rigid, fibrotic and glued down. Abnormal fascia suffocates the systems of the body because it has tightened around them. This causes the soft tissue to become deprived of water, oxygen and nutrients, causing widespread toxicity and pain.
Abnormal fascia may cause loss of flexibility, impaired movement, encroachment of blood vessels and nerves, structural misalignments and energy draining postures that wear you down, causing fatigue and depression.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy is a scientific bodywork modality designed to relieve trigger points and chronic muscular pain syndromes. It is also known as neuromuscular therapy (NMT) because the practitioner requires specialized knowledge of neuromuscular anatomy.
A trigger point is a small, hypersensitive knot or rope like band that can be found in body tissue, including…
A trigger point is a small, hypersensitive knot or rope like band that can be found in body tissue, including…
Trigger point therapy is a scientific bodywork modality designed to relieve trigger points and chronic muscular pain syndromes. It is also known as neuromuscular therapy (NMT) because the practitioner requires specialized knowledge of neuromuscular anatomy.
A trigger point is a small, hypersensitive knot or rope like band that can be found in body tissue, including the muscles, the fascia, ligaments, the tissue surrounding the bone and even scars.
Two characteristics of a trigger point are that they (1) produce pain when pressed, and (2) refer or send pain to other parts of the body - it is this referred pain that trigger point therapy specialises in.
For example, many people who suffer from chronic headaches have their brain, blood and nerves examined, only to find all their tests to be inconclusive. It is only when they receive trigger point therapy that they discover that their headache pain is reproduced by pressing on a trigger point in their shoulder.
Trigger point therapy’s major goal is to locate the sources of referred pain, free you of chronic pain and help restore and maintain the proper balance of the body, bringing it back into harmony – homeostasis.
Trigger point therapy renews structural homeostasis by restoring healthy communication between the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and nerves) and the musculoskeletal system (the skeleton and muscles of the body).
A trigger point is a small, hypersensitive knot or rope like band that can be found in body tissue, including the muscles, the fascia, ligaments, the tissue surrounding the bone and even scars.
Two characteristics of a trigger point are that they (1) produce pain when pressed, and (2) refer or send pain to other parts of the body - it is this referred pain that trigger point therapy specialises in.
For example, many people who suffer from chronic headaches have their brain, blood and nerves examined, only to find all their tests to be inconclusive. It is only when they receive trigger point therapy that they discover that their headache pain is reproduced by pressing on a trigger point in their shoulder.
Trigger point therapy’s major goal is to locate the sources of referred pain, free you of chronic pain and help restore and maintain the proper balance of the body, bringing it back into harmony – homeostasis.
Trigger point therapy renews structural homeostasis by restoring healthy communication between the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and nerves) and the musculoskeletal system (the skeleton and muscles of the body).
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The lymphatic system is a crucial part of your body's immune and waste removal system. It consists of a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that transport a clear fluid called lymph. This system helps filter out harmful substances, fight infections, and maintain fluid balance in your bod
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic technique designed to support the…
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic technique designed to support the…
The lymphatic system is a crucial part of your body's immune and waste removal system. It consists of a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that transport a clear fluid called lymph. This system helps filter out harmful substances, fight infections, and maintain fluid balance in your body.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic technique designed to support the lymphatic system. It involves gentle, rhythmic movements that stimulate lymph flow. The benefits of lymphatic drainage include:
Reducing Swelling: It can help alleviate swelling and edema, which is particularly beneficial for people with lymphedema or post-surgery recovery.
Boosting Immune Function: By improving lymphatic circulation, it enhances the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.
Detoxification: It aids in removing toxins and waste products from the body, promoting overall well-being.
Relaxation: The gentle massage can be relaxing and reduce stress, contributing to a sense of calm.
Pain Relief: It may help in managing pain, particularly for those with chronic conditions or injuries.
Enhanced Healing: Lymphatic drainage massage can support the healing process after injuries or surgeries by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
In simple terms, the lymphatic system is your body's defense and waste management system, and lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle technique that assists this system in doing its job effectively.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic technique designed to support the lymphatic system. It involves gentle, rhythmic movements that stimulate lymph flow. The benefits of lymphatic drainage include:
Reducing Swelling: It can help alleviate swelling and edema, which is particularly beneficial for people with lymphedema or post-surgery recovery.
Boosting Immune Function: By improving lymphatic circulation, it enhances the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.
Detoxification: It aids in removing toxins and waste products from the body, promoting overall well-being.
Relaxation: The gentle massage can be relaxing and reduce stress, contributing to a sense of calm.
Pain Relief: It may help in managing pain, particularly for those with chronic conditions or injuries.
Enhanced Healing: Lymphatic drainage massage can support the healing process after injuries or surgeries by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
In simple terms, the lymphatic system is your body's defense and waste management system, and lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle technique that assists this system in doing its job effectively.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
The principles of dry needling are the same as trigger point therapy (see notes in Trigger Point Therapy). The only difference with trigger point dry needling is that it’s used to treat central trigger points, in which a fine solid filament is inserted into the muscle and cautiously moved around within the trigger point.
Nothing is injected – hence the name “dry” needling. The needles…
Nothing is injected – hence the name “dry” needling. The needles…
The principles of dry needling are the same as trigger point therapy (see notes in Trigger Point Therapy). The only difference with trigger point dry needling is that it’s used to treat central trigger points, in which a fine solid filament is inserted into the muscle and cautiously moved around within the trigger point.
Nothing is injected – hence the name “dry” needling. The needles are the same type as those used for acupuncture. However that is where any similarity to acupuncture begins and ends.
Dry needling developed out of the technique of injecting trigger points with local anaesthetic. This was first used for treating myofascial pain by Dr Janet Travell (co- author of the classic Trigger Point Manual) in the early 1940s and gave long-lasting pain relief.
However it was gradually realised that it didn’t matter what was injected into the trigger point. Various local anaesthetics, saline solution or nothing at all – all produced equivalent results. What was important was the mechanical effect of the needle and that the needle produced a local twitch response - involuntary reflex contraction.
Nothing is injected – hence the name “dry” needling. The needles are the same type as those used for acupuncture. However that is where any similarity to acupuncture begins and ends.
Dry needling developed out of the technique of injecting trigger points with local anaesthetic. This was first used for treating myofascial pain by Dr Janet Travell (co- author of the classic Trigger Point Manual) in the early 1940s and gave long-lasting pain relief.
However it was gradually realised that it didn’t matter what was injected into the trigger point. Various local anaesthetics, saline solution or nothing at all – all produced equivalent results. What was important was the mechanical effect of the needle and that the needle produced a local twitch response - involuntary reflex contraction.
Sports Massage Therapy
The aim of sports massage is to loosen and invigorate you both physically and mentally, so that you have the best chance of reaching your performance potential.
When muscle fibres are constricted, blood circulation becomes less efficient. Muscles that are prevented from receiving sufficient oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood through the circulatory system, are more…
When muscle fibres are constricted, blood circulation becomes less efficient. Muscles that are prevented from receiving sufficient oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood through the circulatory system, are more…
The aim of sports massage is to loosen and invigorate you both physically and mentally, so that you have the best chance of reaching your performance potential.
When muscle fibres are constricted, blood circulation becomes less efficient. Muscles that are prevented from receiving sufficient oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood through the circulatory system, are more susceptible to tension, pain, stiffness, cramps, and spasms. If you are involved in any strenuous activity and your muscles are undernourished, you will perform below your potential and be more vulnerable to injury.
Sports massage is designed to spread constricted muscle fibres in order to increase circulation of blood to the muscle tissue, free muscle fibres, relieve tension, soreness, stiffness and pain.
When muscle fibres are constricted, blood circulation becomes less efficient. Muscles that are prevented from receiving sufficient oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood through the circulatory system, are more susceptible to tension, pain, stiffness, cramps, and spasms. If you are involved in any strenuous activity and your muscles are undernourished, you will perform below your potential and be more vulnerable to injury.
Sports massage is designed to spread constricted muscle fibres in order to increase circulation of blood to the muscle tissue, free muscle fibres, relieve tension, soreness, stiffness and pain.
Muscle Energy Technique
MET (muscle energy technique) aims to treat stiff joints by treating the muscles which attach to them. It uses the principle of contract and stretch to lengthen tight shortened muscles which are causing the two facets of a joint to be pulled too close together or out of alignment.
Depending on how it is carried out, MET may also provide some stretching of overly tight joint capsules…
Depending on how it is carried out, MET may also provide some stretching of overly tight joint capsules…
MET (muscle energy technique) aims to treat stiff joints by treating the muscles which attach to them. It uses the principle of contract and stretch to lengthen tight shortened muscles which are causing the two facets of a joint to be pulled too close together or out of alignment.
Depending on how it is carried out, MET may also provide some stretching of overly tight joint capsules and ligaments.
Unlike joint mobilisation and manipulation in which you are a passive recipient of treatment, in MET you actively participate. You push back against the stretching force applied by the therapist and then relax, allowing the stretch to be increased.
MET is often used as a general treatment for stiffness in all the joints in a particular region of the spine.
Depending on how it is carried out, MET may also provide some stretching of overly tight joint capsules and ligaments.
Unlike joint mobilisation and manipulation in which you are a passive recipient of treatment, in MET you actively participate. You push back against the stretching force applied by the therapist and then relax, allowing the stretch to be increased.
MET is often used as a general treatment for stiffness in all the joints in a particular region of the spine.
Location
55 Rouse Street,
Port Melbourne, Vic 3207
Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Private Health Insurance
You can claim the treatment on your Private Health Insurance but it will depend on your level of insurance. Please check with your health fund and see if it includes Extras.
Rate
60 minutes
Pablo Tymoszuk | Linked2Health
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03 9088 2021
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