If you have been living in Coburg and the surrounding area, like the Merri Bek or Darebin councils, you probably notice how Coburg is a suburb full of movement. From people cycling along Merri Creek, walking around Coburg Lake, training at local gyms, playing community sports, or simply trying to stay active despite busy work and family commitments, movement is a big part of everyday life in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
As a Myotherapist based in Coburg, I see many different people who share one common goal:
They want to move better, feel better, and get back to doing the activities they enjoy.
And this can be due to recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, or improving physical performance. That’s where Myotherapy can play an important role in supporting your body and wellbeing.
Why Active People Often Experience Injuries
One of my mottos here at Melbourne Massage and Treatment Myotherapy and Lymphoedema Clinic in Coburg is: “Move More, Live Well”.
But being an active person doesn’t mean you are never going to be in pain, or get to experience some discomfort.
Indeed, pain is a complex neurological response, and movement, in some way, is what is needed to alleviate the pain or change this neurological response.
On the other hand, if your level of activity is not constant, but sporadic, so after a long period of no load, you increase the load suddenly, that’s where the injuries happen.
And here are some common presentations I see in my Coburg clinic that are related to overloaded movement:
- Calf strains and tightness
- Achilles tendon pain
- Hamstring injuries
- Shoulder and neck pain
- Lower back discomfort
- Hip and knee issues
- Overuse injuries from repetitive activities
These problems can affect anyone.
It could be someone preparing for a running event, a cyclist spending hours on the bike, someone returning to exercise after a break, or simply someone who spends most of their day sitting at a desk.
Myotherapy Is More Than Just Massage
One common misconception is that Myotherapy is simply a stronger form of massage.
Well, let me tell you, it is not.
Indeed, hands-on treatment is part of a Myotherapy treatment, and it is an essential component of creating trust between me, the therapist, and you, the patient, but what really is going to fix your pain, or reduce it the most, is movement under the right load. And that’s what really Myotherapy is.
Massage, load, and Education about your wellbeing.
My approach combines:
- Clinical assessment
- Hands-on treatment
- Movement analysis
- Exercise advice
- Education about your condition
In fact, our goal is not just to temporarily reduce symptoms, but to understand why a problem may have developed and what we can do to improve your long-term movement.
And of course, every person is different, which is why I don’t believe in using the same treatment approach for everyone.
Helping Coburg Residents Stay Active
If there is something that really attracted me to come back to Coburg, to run my clinic, it is the variety of people I get to meet.
Some clients come to me because they are dealing with an injury that is stopping them from doing what they love.
Others come because they want to improve their mobility, strength, or recovery.
For example:
A runner may need help managing recurring calf tightness.
A cyclist may need support with hip mobility and lower back discomfort.
A gym enthusiast may need assistance returning safely after an injury.
Someone working at a desk may need help with neck, shoulder, and postural-related discomfort.
The treatment approach may be different for each person, but the goal remains the same: helping you move with confidence again.
Recovery Requires More Than Rest
Along with the educational protocol I put in place in my clinic here in Coburg, I explain to my clients when rest is needed and for how long it is needed.
I dedicate a full blog to the inflammatory response.
And understanding this concept allows you to regain confidence in your movement as early as possible. Because resting for too long may cause you to lose muscle mass and confidence in movement.
Therefore, depending on your presentation, this may include:
- Improving mobility
- Building strength
- Gradually increasing load
- Learning better movement strategies
Again, the body adapts to the demands we place on it. The challenge is finding the right progression, not just resting for too long or rushing to load more quickly.
This is where Myotherapy, exercise prescription, and education can work together.
Supporting the Coburg Community and Surrounding Suburbs
Moving forward from what Myotherapy is and how it really works, being located in Coburg allows me to support clients not only from Coburg itself, but also from surrounding Melbourne northern suburbs including:
- Brunswick
- Pascoe Vale
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Fawkner
- Thornbury
- Essendon
The clinic at 325A Moreland Road is easy to reach by car and public transport.
Indeed, you have plenty of car parking along Haig Avenue next to the clinic or Moreland Road (with some parking limitations in terms of time) or a bus stop (BUS 510) which stops right in front of the clinic, or a walking distance tram (6, 19, 58) and train stop (Moreland Station, Upfield Line).
These options make it convenient for people looking for Myotherapy, Remedial Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and lymphoedema care in Melbourne’s north.
My Approach: Move More, Live Well
Why I started looking into Myotherapy as a form of treatment is because teh movement is a key component of this type of therapy. Indeed, Move More, Live Well, do really match the essence of this form of therapy.
I don’t believe that someone has special powers or magical hands that can fix your pain. I do believe that the right therapist can have the right clinical reasoning to help you overcome your pain and show you the right movement underload that can help you overcome your pain, but also help you understand your body, improve your movement, and give you the tools to stay active.
Again, whether you are recovering from an injury, trying to prevent one, or simply wanting to move better, my role is to help guide you through that process.
That’s why every appointment starts with listening and asking you questions about:
- When did your pain start?
- Any change of habit around that time?
- What the pain feels like?
- Where and when the pain shows up?
- Anything that makes it feel better?
- …..
And this is because understanding your concerns, your goals, and what you want to achieve allows us to create a treatment approach that is specific to you.
If you are looking for a Myotherapist in Coburg, or you need support recovering from an injury, I welcome you to Melbourne Massage and Treatment.
Together, we can work towards helping you move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities that matter most to you.
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Giovanni La Rocca
Giovanni moved to Melbourne, Australia, from Italy in 2008 and became a citizen in 2017. He started studying massage therapy in 2016, then completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Myotherapy in August 2024. During those years, he also specialised in Thai Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage for presentations like Lipoedema and Lymphoedema and recovery from Cosmetic Surgery. Nowadays, he runs his clinic in Coburg, Melbourne, where he integrates movement therapy into his practice to enhance overall well-being. He also values meditation, having completed several Vipassana courses. Committed to continuous learning, he aims to share his expertise in integrated therapies to help others achieve balance and resilience.