MYO LAB BY CHAD

29/11/2025

Static Stretching: Your Muscles Aren’t Actually Getting Longer — Your Nervous System Is Adapting

Many people think stretching physically lengthens the muscles,
but real flexibility comes from neural changes, not structural ones.

When you stretch gently and slowly, the nervous system learns that the movement is safe.
This reduces protective tension and allows your range of motion to increase.

But when you push too hard or feel sharp pain, the opposite happens —
your body tightens to protect itself (stretch reflex).

✔ Slow
✔ No pain
✔ Deep breathing
✔ Comfortable environment

These are the keys to effective, sustainable flexibility.

Read more [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/static-stretching-your-muscles-aren%E2%80%99t-getting-longer]

-Your Nervous System Is Learning to Relax

20/11/2025

Are you experiencing persistent groin pain that flares up with twisting, sprinting, kicking, or sudden movements?

This condition is more common than you think—and it’s not always a simple muscle strain.
In my latest blog, I explain Athletic Pubalgia (Sports Hernia) in a way that’s easy to understand:

✔ What causes it
✔ Common symptoms
✔ Why it’s often misdiagnosed
✔ AND how a myotherapist approaches treatment from a whole-body perspective

If you or someone you know has lingering groin pain, this guide might help.

👉 Read the full blog here: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/athletic-pubalgia-sports-hernia]

A Complete Guide for Active Individuals

14/11/2025

Trigger Points & Dry Needling — New Blog Post!

Do you experience muscle tightness that never fully goes away?
Or a deep ache that suddenly shoots to another area when pressed?
These are classic signs of trigger points.

We’ve published a new blog that breaks down:

What trigger points actually are
How they create referred pain
The science behind dry needling
Why some people get instant relief
When myotherapy is the right choice

If you’ve been curious about how dry needling works or why your pain keeps returning, this blog explains everything in simple, clear terms.

👉 Read the full blog on our website:
[https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/trigger-points-dry-needling]

: The Science of Releasing Muscle Tension

06/11/2025

Growing Knee Pain in Your Child?

If your child in Mornington complains of pain just below the knee, it could be Osgood-Schlatter Disease—common in active kids aged 10–15.

Signs to watch:
• Pain below the knee bump
• Pain worsens during sports, eases with rest
• Swelling or noticeable bump

Myotherapy in Mornington can help manage pain with gentle stretching, myofascial release, and activity guidance.

Don’t ignore growing knee pain! Early management helps your child stay active and pain-free.

👉 Read our full guide here: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/growing-pains-in-the-knee]

Complete Guide to Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Mornington

31/10/2025

Chronic neck pain and headaches — is it just a muscle issue?
Often, the problem lies in the interaction between vision and neck muscles.
• Limited vision or visual fatigue → compensatory head/neck movements → muscle tension
• Sensory reweighting → impaired spatial awareness and balance

At Mornington Myotherapy, we approach both neck muscles and visual-motor integration, helping to relieve chronic pain and headaches at the root.

📌 Read the full blog here: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/the-connection-between-the-optic-nerve-and-neck-muscles]
📞 Book / Contact: 0432 061 208

17/10/2025

Do your neck and shoulders always feel tight — even after stretching or massage? 🤔
It could be more than just tension — it might be Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS), a postural imbalance that affects many people who sit or use devices for long hours.

Discover what causes it and how myotherapy can help you fix it for good. 💆‍♂️
👇 Read the full article here:

[https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/upper-crossed-syndrome]

11/10/2025

Why does standing straight make your back hurt more?

If you have swayback posture, simply “pulling your shoulders back” or “standing tall” can often worsen your pain.
This posture involves a forward-shifted pelvis, flat or curved lower back, rounded shoulders, and a head that juts forward — a complex imbalance that affects your muscles, joints, and even your nervous system.

At MYO LAB BY CHAD, we don’t just stretch tight muscles.
We use manual therapy and myotherapy to realign your body, retrain your movement patterns, and help you move without pain again.

✅ Restore balance.
✅ Relieve pain.
✅ Relearn movement.

Read more about swayback posture and our treatment approach here:
[https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/why-does-my-back-hurt-more-when-i-try-to-stand-straight]

04/10/2025

Tech Neck – A Not-So-Smart Posture Caused by Smart Devices

Do you spend hours looking down at your phone or laptop?
Your head tilt might be putting up to 27kg of stress on your neck

Common signs:
Neck stiffness & shoulder tension
Headaches
Rounded upper back / forward head posture

The good news? Tech Neck can be managed with the right treatment + daily habits.

At MYO LAB BY CHAD, we help restore balance, relieve pain, and correct posture.
Don’t let Tech Neck become chronic.

🔗 Read the full blog for tips + simple exercises: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/tech-neck-%E2%80%93-a-not-so-smart-posture-caused-by-smart-devices]

A Myotherapist’s Guide to Managing Modern Neck Pain

24/09/2025

Tired of neck and shoulder tension?

Chances are… you’re breathing mostly with your chest and neck. This shallow breathing can actually make pain worse!

Switch to abdominal breathing:
• Deep, slow breaths
• Relaxes your mind and body
• Improves posture, digestion, and circulation

It only takes 5–10 minutes a day to start feeling the difference!

💡 Curious how? Check out our full guide on the blog: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/chest-and-neck-breathing-vs-abdominal-breathing]

18/09/2025

Stiff back in the morning? It might be Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).

AS is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the spine and can lead to a “bamboo spine” if untreated.

At MYO LAB BY CHAD, we help AS patients with:
• Myotherapy & manual therapy
• Dry needling for tight muscles
• Posture correction & exercise guidance

📍 Located in Mornington Peninsula – helping you stay active & pain-free.

🔗 Learn more in our latest blog post: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/ankylosing-spondylitis-as-%E2%80%9Cif-you-don%E2%80%99t-move-you-stiffen%E2%80%9D]

10/09/2025

Struggling with Achilles pain? It may be caused by tight calf muscles, not just tendon injury.

At MYO LAB BY CHAD, we use myotherapy, dry needling, and guided rehab exercises to help you move pain-free.

Learn more about differentiating tendon pain vs. muscle referral pain in our latest blog: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/achilles-pain-is-it-always-achilles-tendinopathy]

📅 Book your session today!

03/09/2025

Relieve deep muscle pain safely with ICT Therapy!
Are you struggling with deep tissue discomfort in your muscles or joints? ICT (Interferential Current Therapy) helps target deep tissues safely, improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and providing effective pain relief.

Unlike TENS, ICT delivers comfortable deep stimulation without irritating the skin. Combined with hands-on myotherapy, it’s a gentle yet powerful solution for muscle recovery.

⚠️ Precautions: Not suitable for pacemaker users, pregnancy, acute fractures, certain skin conditions, or severe cardiovascular disease.

✅ Learn more about how ICT can support your rehabilitation and recovery here: [https://myolabbychad.com/chads-blog/f/relieving-deep-muscle-pain-comfortably-with-ict-therapy?blogcategory=Myotherapy]

Are you experiencing discomfort or pain deep in your muscles and joints?