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Radiating pain, also known as referred pain, is the phenomenon where pain felt in a different location than where the actual tissue damage occurs.
Complaints and Symptoms
Complaints and symptoms may resemble those originating from the hip region, but the actual source can lie in structures of the lower back.
Cause
Radiating pain, also known as referred pain, is the phenomenon where pain felt in a different location than where the actual tissue damage occurs. An example is pain during a heart attack, which may feel in the left arm. Radiating pain caused by connections within the spinal cord, where pain receptors (nerve endings) from different areas converge. As a result, the signal in the spinal cord may “interpreted” by the brain as coming from a different region. Irritation of parts of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, capsules, ligaments) can also cause radiating pain.
Treatment
Radiating pain can sometimes lead to diagnostic confusion. That is why it is important for your physiotherapist to conduct a thorough examination and, based on the findings, develop a treatment plan with you.
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.
