Neck pain and headaches: physiotherapy in Zeist

A neck that will not turn in the morning, a headache that starts at the back of the skull, pain between the shoulder blades after a day at the laptop: neck complaints are common and usually treatable. At the Panweg in Zeist we find the cause, loosen what is stuck and make sure the neck can carry the load of your day.

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Where neck pain comes from

The neck is a stack of small joints and muscles that holds a five-kilo head still for hours. Hold it in one position, forward over a screen or a phone, and the muscles at the back tire and the joints stiffen. That is the most common cause. Others are a sudden movement or whiplash, a worn disc with pain into the arm, stress that tightens the shoulders, or a pillow that does not fit.

Headaches that start in the neck (cervicogenic headache) and tension headaches are closely linked to the upper neck joints and muscles. Your physiotherapist tests whether your headache responds to treatment of the neck; if it does, you feel it in the first session.

How we treat the neck at MoveWell Zeist

Treatment starts with mobilisation of the stiff segments and release of the tight muscles, with manual therapy, massage or dry needling. Then we train: the deep neck muscles that hold the head, the shoulder blades that carry the arms, and the upper back that the neck sits on. You get three or four exercises you can do at your desk.

For pain or tingling into the arm we check the nerves and adjust the plan. If an adjustment by the chiropractor would help, the chiropractors of MoveWell work in the same building.

A neck that can take your day

The aim is not a neck that feels good on the treatment table, but a neck that still feels good at five in the afternoon.

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Costs and insurance for neck pain

Neck treatment is reimbursed from supplementary insurance: 62 euros for the first consultation, 47 euros per follow-up, invoiced directly to your insurer.

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The neck and headache complaints we see most, and what we do about them.

Neck complaints we treat

Stiff neck

A neck that locks up overnight or after a sudden turn. Mobilisation brings movement back in one or two sessions.

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Headaches from the neck

Headaches that start at the back of the head and move forward. Treating the upper neck often reduces them within weeks.

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Whiplash

After a car accident or a fall. Early, gentle movement and a clear plan prevent the neck from becoming chronic.

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Neck pain from desk work

Forward head, rounded shoulders, a laptop on the kitchen table. We fix the neck and look at your workplace.

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Pain into the arm

A herniated disc in the neck or an irritated nerve, with tingling into the arm or hand. Nerve mobilisation and graded loading.

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Shoulder and neck together

Many shoulder complaints start in the neck and the other way round. We examine both.

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Tension headache

A band around the head, worse with stress and screens. Treatment of the neck and shoulder muscles plus breathing and posture.

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Dizziness from the neck

Some dizziness comes from the upper neck joints. We test for it and treat it when the neck is the cause.

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The chiropractor next door

For some necks a chiropractic adjustment is the fastest route. MoveWell Chiropractie Zeist works in the same building.

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Three steps to recovery

MoveWell Fysiotherapie Hilversum is er voor alle leeftijden en vrijwel elke klacht kan behandeld worden door een fysiotherapeut. Wij leggen u dit uit in 3 stappen om de aanpak van de fysiotherapeut beter te begrijpen.

Step 1: Move

First we restore movement. Pain makes you guard the area, and a joint or muscle that is not used stiffens further. Hands-on treatment, mobilisation and the first gentle exercises get you moving again, usually within the first two or three sessions.

Step 2: Strengthen

Then we build strength and stability. In our exercise room at the Panweg you train the muscles that protect the joint, with a programme set by your physiotherapist and adjusted every visit. This is the part that makes the result last.

Step 3: Function

Finally we make it work in daily life: lifting, sitting at a desk, running, playing with your children. You leave with a short home programme and advice on posture and load, so you know what to do if the complaint ever returns.

Who treats you at MoveWell Zeist?

Annefloor Broekhuijsen

Chiropractor

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Alexander Mudge

Chiropractor

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Jeroen Vermeer

Fysiotherapeut

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Sten Hofstad

Praktijkeigenaar

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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to treat the neck?

Yes. Your physiotherapist screens for the rare conditions in which neck treatment is not appropriate and uses gentle techniques. You keep control at every step.

Can a physiotherapist help with headaches?

When the headache comes from the neck, yes. A short test in the first session shows whether your headache responds to neck treatment.

Which pillow should I use?

One that keeps your neck in line with your spine when you lie on your side. Your physiotherapist can advise on height and firmness; the right pillow is not the most expensive one.

How long does whiplash take?

Most people recover within weeks to a few months. Early movement, reassurance and a gradual return to work and sport make the difference between a short and a long recovery.

Is neck treatment reimbursed?

From supplementary insurance, yes. We invoice your insurer directly.

Should I use a neck collar?

Almost never. A collar makes the neck stiffer and weaker. Gentle movement from the first days is what helps, also after whiplash.

How do I set up my desk?

Screen at eye level, elbows at ninety degrees, feet on the floor, and a change of position every half hour. Your physiotherapist goes through your setup with you; a photo of your desk helps.

Neck pain in Zeist: treatable, usually quickly

Most neck complaints improve within a few sessions once the cause is clear. Book a first consultation at the Panweg 55; evening appointments are possible on Monday and Thursday. Call 030 695 5269 or book online.

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