Explore expert physiotherapy treatments in Amsterdam for back pain, posture correction, and rehabilitation. At Alter Physio, we provide personalized exercises and therapies to enhance mobility and prevent injuries in daily life.
You breathe roughly 20,000 times a day, mostly without noticing. Whether that air goes in through your nose or your mouth, and where your tongue rests while it does, are small details. In our treatment rooms at Alter Physio & Acupuncture in Amsterdam Zuid, we often notice that they are linked to how tense the […]
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Pelvic floor dysfunction causes incontinence, pelvic pain, and postnatal problems. Our Amsterdam physiotherapists provide specialist pelvic floor treatment.
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🔄 Last updated: 1 June 2026 Hey there, if you’re living in Amsterdam or just visiting, you might have noticed how easy it is to slouch through the day—whether you’re cycling through the canals or hunched over your laptop in a cozy café. As a physiotherapist at Alter Physio & Acupuncture in Amsterdam Zuid, I’ve […]
Amsterdam is a city built for movement. From the cycling commutes that clock up tens of kilometres before breakfast, to the football pitches of Amstelpark, the trail runners threading through the Amsterdamse Bos, and the open-water swimmers in the Sloterplas — active living is woven into daily life here. That vitality is worth protecting. Sports […]
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people in Amsterdam seek help — and one of the most misunderstood. It rarely has a single cause, and it rarely responds to a single fix. What the research consistently shows is that the back itself is often not the primary problem: it is the output […]
When people say, “Improve your posture,” you might imagine standing up straight with your chest out. However, that alone does not define correct posture. The real key to proper posture lies in whether you can perform diaphragmatic breathing. Being able to breathe this way indicates that your body is relaxed and stable, and that your […]
In today’s fast-paced society, many of us are constantly under pressure, both physically and mentally. This often leads to shallow breathing patterns, where we rely on chest breathing, and we forget to take deep breaths. However, to truly unlock your body’s natural ability to recover and enhance performance, diaphragmatic breathing is key. At Alter Physio […]
In modern society, more people are relying on mouth breathing in their daily lives. However, mouth breathing has numerous disadvantages, while nasal breathing offers significant health benefits. In this article, we will explore the differences between nasal and mouth breathing, the benefits of nasal breathing, the drawbacks of mouth breathing, and the importance of nasal […]
Introduction Many people struggle with knee pain. Whether it’s due to sports injuries or chronic knee issues, many seek treatment such as strengthening the muscles around the knee or receiving massage therapy focused on the knee. However, these traditional approaches often fail to produce the expected results. The reason why knee pain doesn’t improve might […]
Introduction The human body is remarkably complex, and often functions as if the upper and lower body are symmetrical mirrors of each other. In traditional physical therapy, it’s common to focus on strengthening the arms and legs separately. However, by understanding how the muscles and nerves of the upper and lower body work together, we […]
🔄 Last updated: 1 May 2026 Introduction The human body is an incredibly precise and interconnected system. While traditional approaches often emphasize training muscles in isolation, the reality is that the entire body works together as a single unit. By understanding the “mirror image” relationship between the upper and lower body, you can significantly enhance […]
🔄 Last updated: 1 May 2026 Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that supplies oxygen and expels carbon dioxide, but its influence on the body extends far beyond this basic function. The way we breathe—whether through abdominal or chest breathing—affects not only which muscles are engaged but also how our nervous system responds. This can […]
🔄 Last updated: 1 May 2026 Introduction Core training has long been emphasized in fitness, sports performance, and rehabilitation. Among these techniques, the “draw-in” method is widely recognized as a foundational approach to enhancing core stability. This technique, which involves contracting the transverse abdominis and drawing the abdomen inward to stabilize the core, may seem […]
