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Stress is much more than just a “busy mind.” We all experience it from time to time, to a greater or lesser degree — that feeling of being unwell. A hectic period at work, a struggling relationship, or other worries that keep spinning around in your head.
What many people do not realize is that stress does not only manifest mentally — it can also show up physically in your body. This can include symptoms like digestive issues, blurry vision, increased belly fat, and tense muscles. When your stress system activated, your muscles tend to tense up. That is a functional response. But if the stress lasts too long and your muscles remain tense, it can lead to pain. In addition to pain, you may also experience symptoms like muscle fatigue, headaches, and even shortness of breath.
When stress is the underlying cause of muscle tension, standard treatments and exercises may not be enough to relieve the symptoms.
A psychosomatic physical therapist specializes in treating these kinds of complaints. He or she looks at the connection between body and mind. Together, you explore where the tension is coming from and how it shows up in your body. With targeted relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, and insightful conversations, the focus is on recovery and restoring balance. The goal is not just to treat the symptoms, but also to strengthen your body awareness and resilience — physically, behaviorally, and psychologically.
Are you experiencing persistent physical symptoms and suspect stress might be a factor? Then a psychosomatic physical therapist can help you restore balance.
Have a question?
Check our FAQ – you’ll quickly find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreYou can make an appointment by phone from Monday till Thursday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
