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Had physiotherapy and still in pain?

You have been treated, perhaps at more than one practice. The treatment helped for a while, and then the pain came back. That does not mean there is nothing to find. It usually means the cause lies somewhere other than where it hurts.

Why complaints come back

Most treatments target the painful spot: the neck muscle is needled, the back is trained, the shoulder is mobilised. That works as long as the painful spot is also the cause. Often it is not. A leg-length difference can keep back pain going, a stiff upper back can overload the neck, and a knee that is being protected can overload a shoulder years later. Those who treat only the painful spot will not find that.

What FysioHulp does differently

We specialise in musculoskeletal (MSK) diagnostics: finding the cause before we treat. An intake takes one hour and consists of:

  • a conversation about your complaint, previous treatments and what did and did not help;

  • examination of the whole musculoskeletal system, from feet to neck, not just the painful spot;

  • muscle and nerve tests;

  • posture analysis with software;

  • ultrasound of muscles and tendons when the picture calls for it;

  • measurement of muscle tension (sEMG) when tension seems to play a role.

After the intake you receive a report by secure e-mail in plain language: what we found, how it relates to your complaint and what we propose. If the conclusion is that you would be better off with another specialist, we say so and arrange the handover.

Also as a second opinion

You can also come to us for a one-off examination with a report, for example if you have doubts about a proposed operation or an ongoing treatment. You do not need to change practitioners for this. A second opinion costs € 95 and is not reimbursed by insurance; a regular intake falls under your supplementary insurance for physiotherapy.

Practical

  • No referral needed.

  • Usually an appointment within a week; you book online yourself.

  • Bring previous reports, X-rays or an MRI result if you have them.

  • English, German and Dutch.

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