Knowledge that brings movement
In the Physiopraxis Nord guide, we explain what helps with back pain, after surgery, or with swelling – in plain language and with exercises you can do at home.
Guide topics
Six questions we're asked most often
We write down what patients ask us on the table – so the answer is still available after the appointment.
Back pain: move rather than rest
For most non-specific back pain, bed rest tends to prolong symptoms rather than help. We show which gentle movements make sense in the first few days, when heat is beneficial, and at what point a medical check-up should take priority.
Joint blocked: what manual therapy can do
A stiff neck or immobile shoulder rarely has just one cause. This article explains assessment, mobilisation and soft-tissue techniques – and why the exercises you do between appointments help determine the outcome.
Swelling after surgery or radiotherapy
When lymphatic fluid can't drain properly, the tissue becomes tight and the arm or leg feels heavy. We describe the four components of complex decongestive therapy and what matters for compression and skin care in everyday life.
After surgery: the first twelve weeks
After a knee or hip replacement, or a spinal disc or shoulder operation, there are load limits set by the surgeon. This article breaks down the typical phases – from wound healing through mobility to strength training on equipment.
Office routine: three minutes every two hours
It's not the one perfect posture that relieves the back, but the change in posture. We present three short exercises for the neck, thoracic spine and hip flexors that work while sitting or at a desk and require no equipment.
Reading and correctly redeeming a prescription
The prescription states the therapy type, quantity, frequency and often a note about home visits. We explain the fields on the prescription, the deadlines for starting treatment, and how co-payment and billing work for statutory and private insurance.
Practising at home
Ten minutes a day works better than two hours at the weekend
The larger part of a therapy doesn't happen in the practice, but in your week. That's why we give you a short, manageable set of exercises instead of a long plan that no one keeps up. We demonstrate every exercise during your appointment, correct your form, and adjust it as soon as it becomes too easy.
- Two to four exercises, not ten – better daily than complete
- Fixed link to a habit: after brushing your teeth, before coffee
- A slight pull is fine, sharp pain is a sign to stop
- A towel, a chair and a wall are enough to get started
- Track progress by repetitions, not by feeling
Limits of self-help
Some conditions should be seen by a doctor first
A guide is no substitute for an examination. We treat based on a prescription and report back to your doctor if findings during therapy don't match the expected progress.
Focus areas
Our areas of focus at a glance
The articles in our guide fall into four areas that come up most often in the practice. Choose the tab that fits your situation — behind it you'll find what matters at that stage and which form of treatment we use for it.
Reference
Technical terms, briefly explained
Prescriptions and our articles contain terms that rarely come up in everyday life. Here are the most important ones explained in plain language — along with what they practically mean for your treatment.
KG – Physiotherapy
MT – Manual therapy
MLD – Manual lymphatic drainage
KGG – Physiotherapy on equipment
Home visit
Prescription validity and interruption
A guide does not replace an examination
Questions about: Physiotherapy, manual therapy
Briefly describe what it's about – Physiopraxis Nord will get back to you with an assessment.