It’s January and the days are dark and short again. There’s little sunlight outside, so you’re staying nice and warm indoors. For many people, however, this means that their bodies cannot produce enough vitamin D. In fact, during the winter months, nearly 60% of the Dutch population have a vitamin D deficiency. Among older people, this percentage 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, people around the world take a moment to reflect on RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury. As this day usually falls on 28 February but is sometimes 29 February, it is the only ‘non-repetitive’ day of the year. This makes it the ideal day to raise awareness of this condition. Here at FRISKFYSIO, we believe it is important…
A common complaint in our physiotherapy practice is low back pain. Low back pain can manifest itself in many forms. If you experience lower back pain with radiation to the buttocks and legs, you may have sciatica. What it is, how it occurs and what you can do about it we tell you in this blog....
January is the month of good intentions. As many as 90% of those resolutions are about wanting to move more. Walking is one of the most accessible ways to get moving. Even if you suffer from joint problems, such as osteoarthritis, walking is extremely suitable. But why is walking so good? U...
Every year we make new resolutions, such as quitting smoking, cutting down on sweets or exercising more. Unfortunately, most resolutions are given up halfway through January because they are not very realistic. That is why we have set 6 resolutions for you that are achievable, so that you will still be a bit fitter and...
December, the month of treats like gingerbread cookies, chocolate letters and taai taai. Do you have no problem chewing away a peppercorn or cake pop? Then you probably don't have any jaw problems. But do you experience pain when chewing or do your jaw muscles feel stiff? Then physiotherapy can help! We explain what jaw problems are, how they can occur, what you...
Archive: health insurance 2022. This article relates to the insurance year mentioned. Premiums, cover and terms and conditions may have changed since then. You should therefore always check the terms and conditions of your current policy. The health insurance policies have been published. It is now possible to switch providers. We advise you to examine these carefully. It may…
Do you ever take a long bike ride? Do you spend hours on your bike in nice weather? And then do you sometimes experience back pain? Then you may be sitting in the wrong position on your bike. This can cause more problems than just back pain. We give you...
Autumn started at the end of September. Time to prepare ourselves properly for the upcoming cold, wet and short days. The very ingredients for an autumn dip. A phenomenon that affects more than half of the Dutch population. If you want to escape an autumn dip, staying active and exercising is very important. In the...
