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  • Lie on your back with your knees bent. Then gently move your knees to the left, and then slowly to the right. It is not about how far you can go — the movement should feel pleasant and pain-free. Repeat this ten times on each side.
3 Exercises for relaxing the back muscles
3 Exercises for relaxing the back muscles
  • Lie on your back with one leg extended on the floor and the other knee pulled toward your chest. Hold this position for about 30 seconds, then switch legs. You can finish the exercise by pulling both knees toward your chest.
3 Exercises for relaxing the back muscles
  • Sit on your knees with your buttocks resting on your heels. Then reach your arms forward and stretch out fully. Hold this position for about 30 seconds.
3 Exercises for relaxing the back muscles

These exercises are meant to help relax your back, which is beneficial during the acute phase (when you are experiencing a lot pain), but also simply to promote a general sense of relaxation. Keep in mind that these exercises should not cause any pain. It is also important to continue doing strengthening exercises alongside these, to help prevent future issues.

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In principle, you can go to the physiotherapist for all types of pain in the movable parts of the body. Depending on whether the pain is in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, or in the harder parts of the body such as your spine or joints, it determines which therapist you should visit.

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If you have a complaint related to the musculoskeletal system that you believe a physiotherapist can help with, in most cases, you do not need a referral for physiotherapy. This applies regardless of whether the complaint concerns your muscles, joints, tendons, or ligaments.

Exceptions for a Physiotherapy Referral

Of course, there are exceptions where a referral for physiotherapy will required. This concerns chronic conditions that listed by the government. This list has created because chronic conditions often (partially) covered by the basic insurance.

When You’re Uncertain Whether You Need a Referral for Physiotherapy

If you are not sure whether you need a referral, the physiotherapist or our central office can always provide you with more information. Additionally, your health insurance policy will indicate whether a referral from your general practitioner or medical specialist is necessary for physiotherapy.

The cost of physiotherapy depends on how you are insured. If you are not insured for physiotherapy, you can view the rates in our pricing overview at the bottom of this page.

If you have additional insurance, it will always used first. If it fully used up or the coverage is insufficient, you will receive an invoice for your treatments.

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