Frequently asked questions about osteopathy and treatment by an osteopath
What exactly does an osteopath do?
An osteopath looks for dysfunctions in the body through manual tests. He will try to find the cause of your complaints. With manual treatment, these dysfunctions in the body are resolved and the body is brought into balance. Osteopathy is an approach that... the whole body as one whole sees. The osteopathic philosophy assumes that complaints and pain do not always manifest themselves where they originate.
Is osteopathy reimbursed by the health insurer?
Most health insurers reimburse osteopathy partially or fully from the policy. In principle, treatments do not depend on your deductible. I advise you to check with your health insurer whether osteopathy is reimbursed. On the website zorgwijzer.nl you will find an overview of health insurers that offer reimbursement for osteopathy.
What is the difference between a physiotherapist and an osteopath?
With osteopaths the emphasis is on detecting the underlying cause. Because only then can we permanently resolve the complaints! As an osteopath we see your body as one whole, in which everything is connected. With our 'hands-on' approach we examine and treat your entire body, from head to toe. We restore movement to all tissues, including your joints, muscles and connective tissue, tackling the problem at its source. Physiotherapists will treat the area where the pain is indicated. They also make more use of exercises to resolve the complaints.
Which manual techniques are mainly used by an osteopath?
These are mainly mobilizing exercises for muscles and joints, but these can also be harder techniques such as manipulations on the joints. I also use dry needling to relax the musceloskeletal tissue.
How long does a treatment take?
An osteopathic treatment takes 45 – 60 minutes.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can make an appointment immediately.