Psychosomatic physical therapy

A psychosomatic physical therapist works with physical symptoms that arise from stress or tension or for which no clear physical cause can be found.

The so-called 'unexplained' physical symptoms can arise from, for example, a traumatic event, illness, or tension in private life.

There is a continuous interaction between body and mind. When this balance gets out of kilter, symptoms can arise. These symptoms manifest themselves, among other things, as fatigue, pain symptoms that last too long, depression, or burnout.

Unfortunately, a clear diagnosis cannot always be made while physical symptoms are present. This can be very frustrating for the patient, who feels misunderstood and does not know where to go.

Treatment with psychosomatic physical therapy

In this case, psychosomatic physical therapy can offer a solution. The psychosomatic physical therapist looks together with the patient at the problem underlying the physical symptoms. Attention will be paid to psychological and social factors that may play a role.

Thus, the relationship between body, mind, and environment is examined. Together with the psychosomatic physical therapist, the patient will work on restoring the balance between these parts. This will reduce or eliminate the symptoms, and the patient will be given tools to prevent symptoms in the future.

During treatment, breathing and relaxation exercises are used, and insight is provided into how physical and psychological boundaries can be guarded. In addition, other exercises and treatment methods used in physical therapy are also applied.

Where does a psychosomatic physical therapist work?

A psychosomatic physical therapist often works in a private practice. There is regular collaboration with the primary care physician, the occupational physician, and the psychologist to guide the patient as well as possible.

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