Orthomanual therapist
An orthomanual therapist treats back, neck, and shoulder complaints that limit your daily functioning. Does pain or stiffness persist despite previous treatments?
In that case, a misalignment of the spine or pelvis may be the cause. Orthomanual therapy focuses on restoring this alignment, allowing the body to regain its balance.
- Focused on the cause, not just symptom relief
- Specialist in long-term back and neck complaints
- Partially reimbursed by your insurer
MSK Centrum scores
an average of 9 out of 10.
What does an orthomanual therapist do?
An orthomanual therapist specializes in examining and correcting misalignments of the spine and other joints. Many complaints do not originate in the muscle but are the result of a misalignment of a vertebra or joint. Muscles react to this with increased tension, which can lead to pain and restricted movement.
The orthomanual therapist therefore focuses primarily on the position and interrelationship of the vertebrae. Is there a blockage? Is a vertebra not in the correct position? Or is there an abnormality in the pelvic or neck region? A careful physical examination determines where the disruption is located.
Targeted and controlled corrections are used to work on restoring the natural alignment of the spine and joints. When the alignment improves, muscle tension can decrease, giving the body the opportunity to recover.
How the treatment proceeds
Treatment by an orthomanual therapist starts with a careful and extensive examination. This involves assessing posture, the alignment of the spine, and the mobility of the joints. In addition, previous complaints are discussed, including their duration and progression.
Based on this examination, it is determined whether there is a positional or movement disorder. If an abnormality is identified, a targeted and controlled correction follows.
The corrections are precise and tailored to your specific situation. The goal is to restore the natural position of the vertebra or joint so that the body can function in balance again. When the alignment improves, space is created for recovery and muscle tension can decrease.
After a treatment at a practice for orthomanual medicine, the body may temporarily need to adapt to the new situation. This is a normal part of the recovery process. The further treatment plan is tailored to your complaints and response to the correction.
For which complaints is an orthomanual therapist suitable?
Many people live with complaints for a long time. They try rest, exercises, or physiotherapy. However, if the cause lies in the alignment of the spine, the complaint often continues to return.
An orthomanual therapist can help with, among other things:
- Lower back pain
- Neck complaints
- Shoulder complaints
- Headaches originating from the neck
- Pelvic complaints
- Radiating pain to the arm or leg
When you notice that complaints keep returning or do not fully recover, an orthomanual therapist can check if there is a misalignment.
Especially when complaints have been present for a long time or limit your daily movement, it is important to identify the underlying cause. Through targeted research into the alignment of the spine, it can become clear why complaints persist and what is needed to achieve lasting recovery.
The difference between physiotherapy and an orthomanual therapist
The difference between physiotherapy and an orthomanual therapist regularly raises questions. A physiotherapist focuses in most cases on muscles, tendons, and movement patterns. This is appropriate for muscle injuries, strain, or functional movement problems.
An orthomanual therapist approaches complaints from a different starting point. This involves examining whether the spine and joints are functioning in the correct position relative to each other. A muscle that remains tense for a long time can, in fact, be a reaction to a misalignment of a vertebra or joint.
The orthomanual therapist therefore does not focus exclusively on the place where the pain is experienced but examines the underlying cause in the alignment of the skeleton. By restoring this alignment, tension in muscles can decrease and the body can function better in balance.
The role of the spine in the body
The spine forms the central axis of the body. From this structure, movements are controlled and forces are distributed across the skeleton. When the position of one or more vertebrae deviates, it can affect other parts of the body.
A disruption in the spine can, for example, have an effect on the pelvis, the shoulders, or even the position of the legs. The body often tries to compensate for this. In the short term, this works, but in the long term, it can lead to strain and pain. Our approach is aimed at recognizing these disruptions in time and correcting them in a targeted manner.
When to consult an orthomanual therapist?
Do your complaints keep returning? Have you had pain in your back, neck, or shoulder for a long time? And are you not making progress with physiotherapy? Then an orthomanual therapist can offer a solution.
Do not wait too long for an examination. The longer a misalignment is present, the longer the body adapts to it. Muscles become overloaded and joints wear out faster. An orthomanual therapist looks at the big picture. Not just at the location of the pain, but at the cause in the spine.
Would you like to know if an orthomanual therapist can help you? Please contact us for an appointment.
Patient reviews
MSK Centrum scores an average of 9 out of 10.
The experiences of our patients show what a treatment can mean.
MSK medicine has, so to speak, changed both my daily and athletic life. I was a chronic back patient and had already undergone extensive physiotherapy and manual therapy, but the complaints were never fully resolved. In just a few sessions at MSK, that was rectified! I could hardly believe it. I have also taken up judo again, and with all that falling, things can occasionally shift out of place. With an appointment about once or twice a year, the doctor realigns my back, neck, and hips, and I am ready to go again. I am now 63 years old and have been practicing judo again since I was 57. While judo might be somewhat extreme, what matters most is that I am no longer limited by pain during movement in my daily life.
A very skilled and caring physician! She helped me tremendously with my hip problem. This method has cured me of migraines and stomach issues. Highly recommended.
Very satisfied; my appointment requests receive prompt responses. Every effort is made to schedule them as soon as possible.
No more treatments offered than necessary and effective
I visited MSK Centrum due to long-term neck and shoulder complaints. During the initial consultation, extensive time was taken to map out my symptoms. The explanation regarding the cause of my complaints was clear and understandable. After a few treatments, I noticed a distinct improvement in my range of motion and the pain decreased. The practice feels professional and calm, and I felt that my concerns were taken seriously. I would certainly recommend MSK Centrum to people with similar complaints.