Manual Therapy in Düsseldorf
Targeted treatment of joints, muscles, and nerves.
Manual Therapy Combined with Osteopathy in Düsseldorf
In the heart of Düsseldorf – on the quieter side of Königsallee – we offer manual therapy, a proven method for the targeted treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Our modern practice rooms create a professional atmosphere where you will feel well cared for. We take our time, listen attentively, and work individually. If desired, we will coordinate closely with your referring physician and, if necessary, draw upon our regional interdisciplinary network.
Manual therapy literally means healing treatment with the hands and can be traced back to antiquity in this sense. Today, modern manual therapy stands for a systematic physiotherapeutic examination and treatment of the human musculoskeletal system. The goal of manual therapy is to alleviate and resolve pain and problems in the muscular, joint, and nervous systems through targeted examination and treatment with the hands.
Qualified Team for Manual Therapy
You benefit from our sound qualifications: In Germany, manual therapy requires several years of physiotherapy training as well as additional advanced training in orthopedic and manual techniques. We combine this professional expertise with a professional atmosphere where you are the focus.
How does a treatment proceed?
Scheduling: Each therapy session is tailored to your individual symptoms. We generally schedule 50 minutes per appointment.
Consultation & Medical History: At the beginning, we record your symptoms, their progression, and possible causes. This allows us to tailor the therapy precisely to your situation.
Examination: We then check the mobility of the joints, muscle tension, and reflexes. This examination serves to clearly define the functional impairments.
Treatment: Using targeted manual techniques, we mobilize restricted joints, loosen tense muscles, and stabilize overloaded structures. During the treatment, we continuously adapt the technique to your response.
Exchange & Support: At the end of the session, you will receive individual recommendations for exercises and everyday tips – from stretches and strengthening programs to ergonomic advice. This way, you can actively contribute to your healing process.
Your appointment at Osteopathie.Kö. in Düsseldorf
Our practice, Osteopathie.Kö., is centrally located in Düsseldorf at Königsallee 55a – easily accessible from the city center and districts such as Pempelfort, Derendorf, Oberkassel, Altstadt, Carlstadt, Flingern, and Bilk.
Please bring any relevant medical reports and prescriptions to your first appointment.
Schedule appointmentFAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a physiotherapy treatment method that focuses on the targeted examination and treatment of joints, muscles, and nerves. The treatment is performed solely with the hands to stabilize and mobilize the affected areas.
Typical applications include back pain, spinal blockages, neck and shoulder problems, functional headaches, joint pain in the hip, knee or shoulder, and nerve irritations that manifest as tingling or numbness.
The treatment begins with a thorough medical history, followed by an examination of mobility and joint function. Gentle manual techniques are used to release blockages and relax the muscles. A supplementary exercise program provides lasting support for the effects.
No, most techniques are gentle and comfortable. Brief sensations of stretching or pressure may occur, but these should not be perceived as pain. However, it is possible that some patients experience a slight worsening of their symptoms immediately after treatment, which can be considered a normal part of the healing process. This temporary reaction, often referred to as initial aggravation, should typically subside within 24 hours.
A treatment session typically lasts 30–50 minutes. Depending on the symptoms, several sessions spaced 1–2 weeks apart may be necessary to achieve lasting improvement.
Yes, if the treatment is to be billed through health insurance. As a self-paying patient, you can also schedule appointments without a doctor’s referral.
While manual therapy specifically treats joints, muscles, and nerves, osteopathy is a holistic treatment method that encompasses not only the musculoskeletal system (parietal system) but also the internal organs (visceral system) and the nervous and fluid systems (craniosacral system). Both methods can complement each other effectively.
An individually tailored home exercise program is an integral part of manual therapy. It strengthens the treatment’s success, promotes mobility, and helps prevent relapses.
