The term Myofascial Therapy, refers to a range of techniques including trigger point dry needling, myofascial release, soft tissue manipulation and postural re-education. The identification of Muscle dysfunction and the treatment of resulting referred pain syndromes, distinguish Myofascial therapy from other types of manual therapy.
Myofascial Trigger point dry needling, has gained popularity over the last 5 years as an effective pain management technique. Whilst using an acupuncture needle, the technique is not a form of acupuncture as it doesn't employ the concepts employed by T.C.M. (Traditional Chinese Medicine) to assess, diagnose or treat a patient's condition.
The Myofascial Pain Study Centre(Melbourne) was established byMr Andrew Gallagher in 1986. Since that time over 2000 health professionals have participated in training programs, workshops or seminars conducted by the centre.
The theoretical underpinning of the courses is the work of Dr's Janet Travell and David Symons, as outlined in their authorative text, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction - The Trigger Point Manual. Please contact us for more information.
