A Treatment For Chronic Pain
myoActivation® is a treatment approach to identify the causes of and treat chronic pain.
A lifetime of injuries, surgeries and traumas can cause altered biomechanics, which can result in chronic pain.
It is important to know that the site of pain is often not the source of pain. For instance, lower back discomfort commonly originates from muscles in a state of sustained contraction in the abdominal wall, rather than the back itself.
At Azu Health, myoActivation is billable as a physiotherapy service.
Through myoActivation we can unravel the multiple contributing factors to chronic pain, improve how you move and improve or resolve your pain.
Assessment
Taking a detailed history and assessing movements to determine the most problematic areas.
Treatment
Needling of muscles in sustained contraction, fascia in tension and relevant scars with the aim to reduce or even resolve pain.
Lower back pain with or without leg pain (sciatica)
Neck pain with or without arm pain
Shoulder pain
Headaches and migraines
Knee pain
Hip and buttock pain
What Types Of Conditions Can Be Treated?
Elbow and arm pain
Symptoms of numbness and tingling
Chronic mobility impairments (e.g. squatting or touching toes)
Complex pain
Diffuse (widespread) pain
How to prepare for your session?
Before your first visit, fill out the comprehensive medical history form. It takes 30-90 minutes and covers details such as injuries and surgeries throughout your life. The form will be emailed for online completion, but if you prefer a paper copy, please reach out to our office.
Wear shorts and, for women, a sports bra or thin-strapped top. If you have long hair, bring a hair clip or elastic.
After myoActivation treatment, adhere to these guidelines for 5 days: Avoid heavy exercise; Limit static postures to under 20 minutes; Use ice or heat for any temporary discomfort at treatment sites.
