Psychosomatic physiotherapy
Psychological- and psychosomatic complaints are complaints resulting from the balance between body, mind and environment. There is (usually) no direct physical cause for these complaints. De psychosomatische klachten hangen vaak samen met stress, overbelasting, spanning, pijn en vermoeidheid.
Psychosomatic physiotherapy for stress, burnout, and chronic pain
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What are the insights regarding psychosomatic physiotherapy?
There is growing awareness of these common issues, and we are seeing an increasing number of patients with similar complaints these days. Within our team, Karlijn Kea is here to help you. She specializes in psychosomatic complaints and can assist you in regaining your balance. During treatment, she will guide you in restoring equilibrium, finding a balance between tension and relaxation, and improving the relationship between the demands placed on you and your capacity to handle them. She teaches you how your body functions and how you can influence it yourself. Discover how haptotherapy for athletes contributes to recovery and body awareness.
Some symptoms addressed by psychological and psychosomatic physiotherapy include:
- Some symptoms involving the health problem:
- Depression or depressive feelings;
- Burn-out;
- Headaches and complaints of neck, back, pelvis, stomach/intestines and abdomen;
- Extreme fatigue, inability to relax;
- Chest pressure or palpitations;
- Unexplained muscle and joint pain;
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing;
- Feeling listless, irritable, restless or agitated;
- Sleeping badly or just a lot;
- Anxiety disorders;
- Concentration problems;
What is psychosomatic physiotherapy?
Psychosomatic physiotherapy focuses on physical complaints associated with stress, tension, or psychological factors, such as chronic pain, fatigue, or hyperventilation.
The treatment consists of a combination of physical exercise therapy, breathing and relaxation exercises, and coaching. The physiotherapist helps the patient gain insight into the connection between body and mind, and teaches them how to manage limits, stress, and physical demands.
In this way, patient and therapist work together towards greater balance, resilience, and control over the patient’s own functioning. The treatment is always tailored in consultation with the patient.
Recognize psychosomatic symptoms in time
Psychosomatic complaints are physical symptoms for which no clear medical cause is found, but which are nonetheless genuinely felt.
You can recognize them by signs such as:
Persistent pain or fatigue without a clear physical explanation
Stress-related symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, or a sensation of tightness in the chestPoor sleep, worrying, or irritability
Symptoms that worsen with stress or emotional events
The feeling of losing control over your body.
If you notice that your body is not recovering well or continues to react to stress, psychosomatic physiotherapy can help restore the balance between body and mind.
Treatment of psychological and psychosomatic complaints at Fysiotherapie & Training Amsterdam
At Fysiotherapie & Training Amsterdam, you choose personal attention, expertise, and a multidisciplinary approach. Our team consists of specialized therapists—including psychosomatic physiotherapists—who look not only at your complaint but at you as a person.
Our team combines physiotherapy with tailored coaching, training, and guidance. Whether you are dealing with physical issues, experiencing stress-related complaints, or struggling with recovery, we help you regain control over both your body and your life.
One of the topics that always comes up is breathing. Proper breathing is essential for the optimal functioning of your nervous system, yet it is also one of the first things to be disrupted by (prolonged) stress.
With modern facilities, a warm approach, and a proven effective method, we work together to ensure lasting recovery and greater balance.