Myotherapy is a branch of remedial therapy involving the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injury. It is used to treat acute and chronic conditions and ailments such as tension in the connective tissue, joint pain and nervous system issues. Myotherapists perform observations and assessments of patients before using palpation techniques to provide pain relief and prevent further problems. Myotherapy courses provide students with a heightened understanding of the musculoskeletal system, enabling them to develop the advanced techniques involved in this branch of massage therapy.