Chronic Conditions
Chronic Pain Treatment in Amsterdam – Physiotherapy & Acupuncture
Chronic pain is more than persistent discomfort. It affects movement, sleep, concentration, mood, and overall quality of life. Many people with chronic pain have tried multiple treatments, exercises, or therapies, yet symptoms remain or keep returning.
At Alter Physio & Acupuncture in Amsterdam, we approach chronic pain differently. Instead of focusing only on the painful area, we look at how the nervous system, movement patterns, stress, and recovery capacity interact over time.
By combining physiotherapy and acupuncture, we address both the physical and neurological aspects of chronic pain. Our goal is not only to reduce pain, but to help your body regain a sense of safety, adaptability, and long-term resilience.
What Is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond normal tissue healing time — often lasting months or even years. It may exist with or without clear structural damage and can fluctuate depending on stress, fatigue, or activity levels.
Common features of chronic pain include:
- Pain that lingers despite rest or treatment
- Symptoms that spread or change location
- Increased sensitivity to movement or touch
- Stiffness, fatigue, or poor recovery
- Pain linked to stress or emotional load
In many cases, chronic pain reflects a sensitized nervous system, not ongoing tissue damage.
Why Chronic Pain Is Difficult to Resolve
Chronic pain often continues because:
- The nervous system remains in a heightened protective state
- Movement becomes guarded and inefficient
- Muscles stay tense even at rest
- Fear of pain alters natural movement patterns
- Stress and lack of recovery reinforce pain signals
Treating only the painful area may provide temporary relief, but it rarely addresses these deeper mechanisms.
Our Integrated Chronic Pain Approach
Physiotherapy × Acupuncture
Physiotherapy for Chronic Pain
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring safe, confident movement, including:
- Assessment of movement patterns and protective behaviors
- Gentle manual therapy to reduce stiffness and improve mobility
- Gradual reintroduction of movement and load
- Exercises to rebuild trust in movement
- Education to reduce fear and improve body awareness
The goal is not to push through pain, but to help the body move without triggering threat responses.
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Acupuncture plays a key role in chronic pain recovery by regulating the nervous system and stress response, helping to:
- Reduce pain sensitivity
- Calm the autonomic nervous system
- Improve sleep and recovery
- Support emotional and physical relaxation
This effect allows movement-based therapy to be more effective and sustainable.
A Holistic Perspective on Chronic Pain
Chronic pain rarely exists in isolation. It is often influenced by:
- Long-term stress or burnout
- Poor sleep quality
- Breathing dysfunction
- Reduced physical activity or overprotection
- Past injuries or unresolved trauma
Our holistic approach considers all these factors, recognizing that lasting change occurs when the body feels safe enough to adapt.
Who This Treatment Is For
Our chronic pain treatment is suitable for people who:
- Have long-standing pain without clear resolution
- Experience pain in multiple areas
- Feel stiffness, fatigue, or fear of movement
- Have tried various treatments without lasting results
- Want a thoughtful, whole-body approach
We work with people who are ready to move beyond symptom management.
What to Expect During Your Sessions
- Comprehensive assessment of movement, nervous system state, and lifestyle factors
- Hands-on treatment using physiotherapy and acupuncture
- Gradual movement guidance tailored to your tolerance
- Clear explanation of pain mechanisms and recovery strategy
Treatment progresses at a pace that respects your body’s signals.
Our Treatment Philosophy
At Alter Physio, chronic pain treatment is guided by three principles:
- Calm the nervous system
- Restore natural movement gradually
- Build long-term adaptability and confidence
This approach supports meaningful, sustainable improvement — not just short-term relief.
Book Your Chronic Pain Treatment in Amsterdam
If chronic pain is affecting your life and you want an approach that looks beyond symptoms, we are here to help.
👉 Book an appointment and begin a thoughtful, integrated physiotherapy and acupuncture journey.
