Psychosomatic physiotherapy in Rotterdam

Do you suffer from complaints that just won't go away, such as persistent pain, fatigue or tension? Psychosomatic physiotherapy focuses on the interaction between body and mind. Complaints don't always have a purely physical cause; stress, tension, emotions or prolonged overload can have a big influence on how the body functions and recovers.

That's why at Fysico Rotterdam we look beyond the place where it hurts. Together we work on reducing your complaints, restoring the balance between the demands placed on you and what you can handle, and lasting recovery.

What is psychosomatic physiotherapy?

Psychosomatic physiotherapy is a specialisation within physiotherapy that focuses on physical complaints in which stress, tension or emotions play a role. It tackles not only the complaint, but also its cause.

Treatment focuses on, among other things:

Reducing pain and tension

Restoring the balance between demands and load capacity

Gaining more insight into your body's signals

Improving your daily functioning

When can psychosomatic physiotherapy help?

Psychosomatic complaints can show up in many different ways. You can come to us for, among other things:

Long-term pain, such as back, neck, shoulder or pelvic complaints

Fatigue or a persistent lack of energy

Muscle tension or physical restlessness

Stress-related complaints, overstrain or burnout

Headaches or migraine

Breathing problems or hyperventilation

Sleep problems

Heart palpitations or pressure on the chest

Stomach and bowel complaints

Dizziness or overstimulation

Functional neurological symptoms, such as tremors or loss of function

People often notice that their body stays “switched on”, has trouble relaxing or reacts more strongly to stressful situations. Do you recognise this? Then psychosomatic physiotherapy can help you get a grip on your complaints again.

Results and recovery

Every treatment is tailor-made. For some people a few sessions are enough to get more control over their complaints, while others benefit from a longer programme. The ultimate goal is not only to reduce complaints, but also to improve your self-regulation and load capacity in the longer term.

During treatment you learn to recognise your body's signals earlier and to better understand what your body needs. This helps you regain confidence in your body and cope better with stress and tension, as we work together towards lasting recovery.

How we work at Fysico Rotterdam

Treatment starts with an extensive intake in which we carefully map out your complaints, together with the factors that may be influencing them. We pay attention to both physical and mental aspects, such as lifestyle, stress, tension, emotions and your capacity to recover.

We then draw up a personal treatment plan together that suits your situation and goals. Treatment may include:

Exercises focused on body awareness

Breathing and relaxation exercises

Gaining insight into tension and the body's stress responses

Advice on posture and movement

Working on a better balance between effort and recovery

Conversations about patterns, boundaries and coping with complaints

Body-oriented exercise therapy

Elements of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), a method that helps you deal more flexibly with difficult thoughts and feelings

You will also receive exercises and advice to take home, so you can actively work on your own recovery.

Our approach is:

Personal and goal-oriented

Focused on the cause of your complaints

Tailored to your body and load capacity

What is psychosomatic physiotherapy?

When can psychosomatic physiotherapy help?

Results and recovery

How we work at Fysico Rotterdam

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