Ever Hear of Charcot Marie Tooth? My guess would be no, however with Motor Neuron Disease getting more funding and public support recently I thought it may be of interest to some to learn about motor neuron disease and how it can be picked up and diagnosed in the lower limbs and feet. Charcot Marie Tooth Disease is a general term given for a range genetic disorders that affect the peripheral nervous system, with around 1 in 2,500 Australians thought to be affected. The peripheral nervous syst...

What are those 'knots' you’re feeling? As a Myotherapist, many clients come in with muscular pain, which can often be pinpointed to a specific knot in the muscle. These 'knots', or trigger points can be the cause of much pain and affect everyday life and movement. They can refer pain to other areas in the body and become a cause of tension headaches and even migraines. So what are these trigger points? They are usually pea size, yet can feel bigger. They are a part of the muscle that ...

As a Myotherapist, I see many clients who walk in with headaches and general muscle tension. Headache referral patterns are the locations that one may feel their headache and can be used to determine which muscle/s to treat to best relieve the pain. It is very rewarding as a therapist to relieve someone of their headache. Migraines however are a little more complicated, especially when they are chronic and have a debilitating effect. Three months ago, a 17 year old girl called Emma (pseudonym...