Psychosomatic complaints

Tension and stress can go hand in hand with physical symptoms, such as tense muscles, pain, tiredness or difficulty relaxing. Physical and psychological factors can influence one another. Your symptoms are real, even if no clear cause can be identified straight away.

Physical and psychological

The symptoms listed below may occur as a result of stress, but may also have other causes. You should therefore not attribute any new or changing symptoms to stress without first seeking medical advice. Discuss them with your GP.

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Psychological complaints

  • Listlessness
  • Sleeping badly or sleeping too much
  • Feeling anxious or insecure
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Frequent gloom and constant fretting
  • Being irritable, restless or agitated
  • Unable to enjoy and relax anymore

Physical complaints

  • Chest pressure or palpitations
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Not being able to relax
  • Muscle and joint pain that cannot be explained
  • Stomach, bowel or abdominal complaints that cannot be explained
  • Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
  • Headache, neck pain or backache
  • Pelvic complaints

If you’re unable to reduce your stress levels, if your anxiety or low mood is getting worse, or if your day-to-day functioning is deteriorating, please contact your GP. At FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen, we’ll discuss whether guidance on exercise and relaxation is suitable for your situation.

Call 112 if you experience pain or a heavy, pressing sensation in your chest that persists at rest, possibly accompanied by sweating or nausea. Call your GP or the GP out-of-hours service immediately if you have difficulty breathing or a persistent, very rapid heartbeat. You can find more information at Thuisarts.nl on chest pain.

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How can FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen help you with stress-related symptoms?

During your first appointment, we will discuss your symptoms, your daily activities and what you would like to be able to do again. We will assess your range of movement and decide together whether physiotherapy is appropriate. If necessary, we will advise you to contact your GP or another healthcare professional.

Together, we’ll draw up a treatment plan and review your progress. You’ll receive your personalised exercises to do at home via our own FRISK App. See also the information on coping with stress on Thuisarts.nl.

APPOINTMENTS AND CONTACT DETAILS

An appointment at FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen

Do you have any questions about support for psychosomatic symptoms, or would you like to make an appointment? Please contact our team or use the online booking tool.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT

Frequently asked questions
on psychosomatic symptoms

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Can physical symptoms be linked to stress?

Stress and physical symptoms can influence one another. However, symptoms such as pain, tiredness and difficulty relaxing may also have other causes. Do not attribute new or changing symptoms to stress without first seeking medical advice; discuss them with your GP.

When is it better to ring my GP first?

Please contact your GP if your symptoms worsen, if you are becoming increasingly anxious or depressed, or if your ability to carry out daily activities is deteriorating. If you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing or persistent palpitations, please follow the emergency advice given earlier on this page.

What happens during the first appointment?

We will discuss your symptoms, your daily activities and what you would like to be able to do again. The physiotherapist will assess your movement and discuss with you what kind of treatment is appropriate. Please bring any relevant information from your treating doctor.

Who will be looking after me at FRISKFYSIO?

A physiotherapist from our team will discuss with you which support is best suited to your situation. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss in advance which appointment would be suitable.

What exercises will I be given to do at home?

You will receive your home exercise programme via our own FRISK App. There you can view your own exercise programme. Your physiotherapist will discuss with you which exercises you will be doing and how to perform them.

What else can I do with the FRISK App?

As well as your own exercise programme, you can use the FRISK App book, change or cancel appointments. You’ll also find information about our team, our areas of specialism, information on medical conditions, the latest news, our online shop and contact details.

Where can I find information about fees and reimbursement?

Take a look at our page rates and fees. Whether your insurance covers the costs, and if so, how much, depends on your policy and your circumstances. Please check this with your health insurer.