'Every morning Peter began with the same struggle. His alarm clock went off and as he slowly opened his eyes, he felt it again: morning pain. A nagging pain in his neck and back. It was as if the night had brought no rest, only more discomfort. He turned laboriously, his body stiff and aching, and...
Neck pain is a common problem among people who drive long distances or regularly sit in the car. It can be an annoying and hindering experience, which can affect your driving comfort and overall well-being. Fortunately, physiotherapy can provide an effective solution to relieve neck pain and improve your driving experience. That is why our physiotherapist has...
Muscle pain in your back, shoulders or neck? It could be due to stress! Do you regularly suffer from back pain? Or are the muscles in your neck tense? Then it may well be that you are experiencing a lot of stress, unnoticed. You probably already knew that stress has adverse effects on our bodies. For example, many people become...
It is estimated that around two million people in the Netherlands suffer from back and neck pain. Some neck pain is only short-term and goes away within a few days with some rest and stretching. Unfortunately, this does not apply to a neck hernia. The symptoms of a herniated disc usually last about two months
Just sending that one quick message in bed. Or sitting on your phone all afternoon because everything goes digital these days. Although we all know by now that it is not healthy and we can get neck pain from it, we are all guilty of it. On average, we spend 4 hours a day on our...
What position do you sleep in? Do you wake up refreshed and ready for bed, or do you sometimes suffer from a stiff neck or back when getting up? If so, it makes sense to check your sleeping posture. After all, incorrect posture can lead to various physical complaints. Do you have...
December, the month of treats like gingerbread cookies, chocolate letters and taai taai. Do you have no problem chewing away a peppercorn or cake pop? Then you probably don't have any jaw problems. But do you experience pain when chewing or do your jaw muscles feel stiff? Then physiotherapy can help! We explain what jaw problems are, how they can occur, what you...
Shoulder pain is annoying. Everyday movements like lifting groceries, grabbing something from a cupboard or waving at someone is then a challenge. If the pain in the shoulder gets worse and worse, you may be developing a frozen shoulder. This is going to increasingly restrict your range of motion. Recovery from a...
Whiplash is very unpleasant. The symptoms can persist for a long time and, in the case of a severe whiplash, you may not get rid of them at all. Good physiotherapy support is essential to recovering from whiplash. Literally, whiplash means 'whiplash'. It usually results from a (traffic) accident, in which your head and neck take a violent 'whip'...
You have been sleeping soundly and try to get up calmly. Then you feel it... considerable pain in your neck. Suffering from a sore neck is not the way you want to start your day. In most cases, a sore neck is a result of your sleeping position, the type of pillow you use or...