Question 1

What is the difference between an osteopath and a physiotherapist?

Accepted Answer

A physical therapist focuses his treatment only on the musculoskeletal system. However, often treating the complaint locally is not sufficient. The osteopath also involves mobility losses in the entire body and treats the underlying causes of your complaint. Click here to learn more about osteopathy.

Question 2

What is the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

A chiropractor's treatment will focus on treating loss of mobility of the spine, pelvis and other joints through manipulations. In addition to these manipulations, the osteopath will also involve treatment of underlying mobility losses between organs and mobility losses of the nervous system. It is possible that these mobility losses are causal to your complaint. Click here to learn more about osteopathy.

Question 3

Is osteopathy a recognized profession in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Osteopathy is part of complementary medicine in the Netherlands. Each registered osteopath at the NRO (Dutch Register for Osteopathy) is a recognized osteopath and can be recognized by the addition D.O. -MRO behind his name. Health insurance companies only reimburse treatments by recognized osteopaths.

Question 4

What are the costs of an osteopathic treatment and how much does my health insurance company reimburse?

Accepted Answer

An osteopathic treatment takes about 45 minutes and costs € 90, -. In most cases, you can reimburse the treatment in full or in part to your health insurer. Click here to learn more about pricing and reimbursements.

Question 5

Is osteopathy painful?

Accepted Answer

In general, the osteopath uses gentle techniques that are not painful. Because mobility losses are released, it is possible that areas of the body may feel sore after an osteopathy treatment.

Question 6

Is osteopathy safe?

Accepted Answer

An osteopath is trained to detect and recognize any underlying disorders. When in doubt, reference will always be made to a physician or specialist.

Question 7

Why drink a lot of water after osteopathic treatment?

Accepted Answer

When treating mobility losses, waste products are released. These waste products can best be disposed if you drink plenty of water after treatment.

Question 8

Why do you feel tired after a osteopathic treatment?

Accepted Answer

By treating 3 different systems, an osteopath activates the body's self-healing mechanism. The body is put to work, as it were. Because of this, it is possible that fatigue is experienced for several days after the treatment. Click here to learn more about osteopathy.

Question 9

How soon is there a result after treatment by the osteopath?

Accepted Answer

There is often immediate relief of symptoms after a treatment. In some cases, it may take several days for your body to respond to the adjustments caused by the treatment. Because of this, in some cases the effect of the treatment may not be immediate.

Question 10

Is the effect of osteopathy proven?

Accepted Answer

An osteopath relies on anatomy, physiology and neurology. An individual treatment plan is made for each patient, depending on the movement losses found. Due to the complexity of treatment, it is very difficult to study the effectiveness of osteopathy on a large scale. Despite this barrier, there is increasing scientific evidence for the effects of osteopathic treatments.

Question 11

Can an osteopath help with stress complaints?

Accepted Answer

Osteopathic treatment can help with stress complaints by restoring the balance of nervous systems. It is possible that mobility losses in the body can disrupt this balance. In addition, the osteopath can provide you with advice so you can influence your own symptoms.

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