Psychosomatic physiotherapy can be used for a number of complaints where it is necessary to establish a connection between physical symptoms and the psychological context in which the symptoms occur. It is used for: • Reducing stress-related symptoms • Improving movement quality and effortless movement • Decreasing chronic pain and/or learning to cope better with it. 

When to see a psychosomatic physiotherapist? 

For physical complaints such as:
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Persistent muscle and joint pain
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Persistent pain in the neck, shoulders and/or back
• Stomach, intestinal, or abdominal complaints 

For psychological complaints such as:
• Lethargic and gloomy
• Ruminating
• Anxious and insecure
• Restless and agitated
• Indecisive
• Angry and easily irritated
• Poor sleep or excessive sleep
• Fatigue
• Inability to focus

Procedure 

After a thorough intake, a treatment plan is created together and we start working on it. 

Various forms of exercises are used.
• Body awareness
• Relaxation exercises
• Breath awareness
• Interactive massage
• Stress management
• Communication techniques
• Coaching Collaboration with others 

The psychosomatic physiotherapist collaborates with the general practitioner, mental health nurse, other physiotherapists, psychologists, or medical specialists such as neurologists.