Remedial massage at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Clinic is designed to reduce muscle tension, improve movement, and support recovery — whether your goal is to perform at a high level, feel more comfortable during the workday, or simply unwind. Our therapists work within a leading multidisciplinary sports medicine environment, providing treatment that is both relaxing and purposeful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every session begins by understanding what you want to get out of the appointment — whether that is relief from tightness, support for ongoing training, improved mobility, or relaxation. Our therapists uses a combination of hands-on techniques to address muscle stress, soft-tissue restriction, and regions contributing to limited movement. Unlike generic massage, each treatment is tailored to your goals and guided by your body’s needs on the day.
There are so many benefits to sports and remedial massages and myotherapy! Massage therapy is a great treatment option for everyone and is especially beneficial for those who perform a sport or exercise frequently. However, it can also benefit people who don’t exercise, as they can provide relaxation, pain relief and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the advantages of receiving treatment within our clinic is the direct access to a broader sports medicine team. Our myotherapy and remedial massage therapists work alongside our physiotherapists, Sports & Exercise Physicians, podiatrists, sports dietitians, and performance psychology when required. This approach ensures that soft-tissue treatment complements your wider care plan — whether that involves rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, load management, or recovery strategies.
Myotherapy and Remedial Massage at Melbourne CBD Physio is driven by the latest research and evidence. A myotherapist must first complete their studies in Remedial Massage completing further study to become an accredited myotherapist.
Myotherapy can be effective at any stage of injury or concern. It can be preventative, corrective or rehabilitative. The cause of musculoskeletal pain and injury can often be myofascial. This is where the pain is caused by inhibited interactions between the soft and hard tissue structures. For the individual this may be described as the feeling of tightness, knots, stiffness or limited range of motion or flexibility.
It encompasses a range of hands-on techniques that includes trigger point therapy, joint mobility techniques, dry needling and myofascial release. Remedial massage helps with releasing muscle tension, improving circulation, recovery and relaxation.
Our myotherapists are adaptive and experienced in a wide range of techniques that they can combine to best suit your needs. The pressure used can be adjusted based on your exposure to massage ranging from deep tissue to smooth and relaxing.
Our team look forward to working with you to help achieve your goals
Yes. Many recreational and elite athletes use myotherapy to manage muscular load, improve tissue quality, and enhance recovery between training sessions. It can also be used as part of pre-competition routines to improve comfort and movement readiness.
Remedial massage focuses on improving soft-tissue function and reducing muscle tension. Myotherapy includes this but also incorporates assessment, clinical reasoning, and additional soft-tissue techniques. At our clinic, treatment is delivered by a qualified Myotherapist to ensure you receive evidence-based care.
Yes. Many recreational and elite athletes use myotherapy to manage muscular load, improve tissue quality, and enhance recovery between training sessions. It can also be used as part of pre-competition routines to improve comfort and movement readiness.
Our Myotherapist works closely with Sports Physiotherapists, Physiotherapists, Sports & Exercise Physicians, podiatrists, and Sports Dietitians. This ensures your soft-tissue treatment aligns with any broader rehabilitation, performance goals, or clinical considerations, creating a coordinated and efficient care pathway.
