Do you enjoy walking, but do you regularly get back pain while hiking? That can spoil the fun of hiking considerably. Fortunately, these complaints are often easy to solve. In this blog, we would like to share with you six tips to prevent back pain while hiking. But first the advantages of hiking on...
Just sending that one quick message in bed. Or sitting on your phone all afternoon because everything goes digital these days. Although we all know by now that it is not healthy and we can get neck pain from it, we are all guilty of it. On average, we spend 4 hours a day on our...
Recent research has shown that the Netherlands is a leader in the treatment of Claudication Intermittens, or leg ulcers. Both nationally and internationally, it is advised not to operate, but to first undergo six months of specialised walking therapy with the physiotherapist. The physiotherapists at FriskFysio also specialise in treating etalage legs. Wondering what the condition entails...
What position do you sleep in? Do you wake up refreshed and ready for bed, or do you sometimes suffer from a stiff neck or back when getting up? If so, it makes sense to check your sleeping posture. After all, incorrect posture can lead to various physical complaints. Do you have...
Does your day always start with pain and stiffness in the joints? Then you may just have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that unfortunately does not go away. But of course, that doesn't mean we can't help you with the stiffness and pain! Physiotherapy FriskFysio is happy to help you manage your symptoms,...
Breathing is an activity we engage in every day very unconsciously. It is so normal that we never really think about it. But how do you know if your breathing is good? Did you know that stress can affect your breathing? It may cause you to breathe in the wrong way. We...
On the last day of February, RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury, is given a moment's thought worldwide. As this day is usually 28 February but sometimes 29 February, this is the only 'non-repetitive' day of the year. So an ideal day to raise our awareness around this condition. We at FriskFysio feel it is important...
It is January and the days are dark and short again. There is little sunlight outside and you stay nice and warm inside. For many people, however, this means that the body cannot produce enough vitamin D. In fact, during the winter period, almost 60% of the Dutch have a vitamin D deficiency. In the elderly, this is...
Many people with chronic joint and muscle pain say that the weather affects the pain symptoms they experience. This is true. It has now also been scientifically established through a study by the University of Manchester. Conclusion: In the winter months, people with chronic pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, 20% are more likely to have their pain worsen on...
On the last day of February, RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury, is given a moment's thought worldwide. As this day is usually 28 February but sometimes 29 February, this is the only 'non-repetitive' day of the year. So an ideal day to raise our awareness around this condition. We at FriskFysio feel it is important...