Multiple sclerosis - living with a nervous system in transition
Multiple sclerosis - living with a nervous system in transition
Numbness, visual disturbances, unsteady gait. Then days without symptoms - and suddenly a new attack. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that irritates, frightens and changes. It is not always visible - but it can be felt profoundly. For many sufferers, the diagnosis marks the beginning of a journey into the unknown: with questions, fears and hopes.
Bursitis of the shoulder - when every movement hurts
Bursitis of the shoulder - when every movement hurts
Putting on your jacket, lifting your arm, sleeping on your side - suddenly everyday tasks become a challenge. If the shoulder is inflamed, swollen and sensitive to pressure, this is often caused by bursitis - an inflammation of the bursa. What begins harmlessly can quickly become a painful restriction of movement - with significant effects on everyday life, sleep and mood.
CMD - when the jaw gets out of balance
Headache & tinnitus - when the jaw gets out of balance
One-sided headaches, pressure at the temples, ringing in the ears that comes and goes. For many people, the suffering begins in the head - and often ends with the jaw. What may seem surprising at first glance has a clear physiological basis: the temporomandibular joint is closely connected to the neck, ears and base of the skull. And this is where the story of a widespread but often overlooked complaint begins: CMD - craniomandibular dysfunction.
It is estimated that more than 10 million people in Germany suffer from tinnitus - many of them permanently. The good news is that even though tinnitus is often not completely "curable", there are now effective therapeutic ways to regulate it , calm it down and live better with it.
Intervertebral disc surgery - get moving again instead of taking it easy
Intervertebral disc surgery
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do before and after surgery
For many sufferers, disc surgery is the final step after a long ordeal of back pain, radiating discomfort or numbness. However, surgery alone rarely provides a complete solution - because the real journey begins afterwards: back to movement, back to self-efficacy.
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy play a central role in this - both before the operation for stabilization and education, as well as postoperatively to rebuild function, resilience and confidence in one's own body.
Ankylosing spondylitis - living with the pain
Ankylosing spondylitis - living with the pain
If the spine becomes a construction site and movement hurts, although rest does not bring any relief - then ankylosing spondylitis could be the cause. A chronic inflammatory disease that affects the back, but causes far more than just "back pain".
Ankylosing spondylitis - today usually referred to as axial spondyloarthritis - is a disease in which the immune system turns against its own structures. Inflammation occurs where tendons, ligaments and joint capsules radiate into the bone - particularly in the area of the sacroiliac joints and the spine.
Spinal canal stenosis - when the spine becomes narrower
Spinal canal stenosis - when the back becomes narrower
Pain when walking, numbness in the legs, the need to constantly bend forward: spinal stenosis is a typical symptom of old age - but anything but harmless. It restricts you, makes you feel insecure and changes your posture - both physically and mentally.
Depression and pain - when body and soul suffer together
Depression and pain - when body and soul suffer together
Chronic pain is more than just a physical symptom. It influences our thoughts, our emotions and our enjoyment of life. And vice versa: a depressive mood changes the perception of pain, reduces resilience and can block therapy. Body and soul form a sensitive interplay - especially in pain therapy.
Pain changes the psyche - and vice versa.
Meniscus and cruciate ligament surgery - back to stability and movement
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do before and after surgery
A twisted foot, an audible crack, sudden instability in the knee - injuries to the meniscus or cruciate ligaments are among the most common knee injuries caused by sport and everyday life. In many cases, surgery is necessary to restore joint function. But surgery alone is not the solution - the crucial part begins afterwards: the therapeutically guided path back to movement, strength and everyday life.
Tinnitus - when the body makes noises that nobody hears
Tinnitus - when the body makes noises that nobody hears
A whistling, a hissing, a buzzing. Constantly there. Constantly annoying. For many people, tinnitus is more than just a ringing in the ears - it is a stressor, a sleep robber, a trigger for anxiety, withdrawal and exhaustion. And: it is a symptom that affects the whole person.
It is estimated that more than 10 million people in Germany suffer from tinnitus - many of them permanently. The good news is that even though tinnitus is often not completely "curable", there are now effective therapeutic ways to regulate it , calm it down and live better with it.
Joint replacement - move safely, stay mobile in the long term
Joint replacement - move safely, stay mobile in the long term
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do for hip and knee replacements
An artificial hip or knee joint can be a real turning point: for many patients, it means the end of years of pain and limitations - at the same time, a new process begins that requires targeted movement, therapeutic support and conscious adaptation to everyday life. After all, joint replacement is not a destination, but the beginning of a new functional journey.
Self-efficacy in pain therapy
Why chronic pain needs not just treatment, but a relationship
Chronic pain changes more than just the body - it has a deep impact on the experience, behavior and self-perception of those affected. The longer the pain persists, the more confidence in one's own body, in the future and in one's own actions often dwindles. This is precisely where a central concept comes into play that plays a key role in modern pain therapy: self-efficacy.
What does that mean? Self-efficacy means the inner conviction that you can achieve an effect through your own behavior. And: it is not a luxury, but a therapeutic goal - especially for patients with chronic pain.
Between Voodoo, Placebo & Palm Leaf
A tongue-in-cheek look at non-evidence-based therapeutic procedures – between placebo, everyday practice and palm leaf diagnostics
We live in a time where you can treat back pain with duct tape, release energy blockages with gentle jaw rocking, and read the causes of illness from the trajectory of a chicken bone. Sounds weird? Sometimes it is. And yet, many of these procedures are popular, widespread, colorfully labeled, certified, and well-intentioned.
In therapeutic practice, we encounter methods every day whose scientific effectiveness lies more in the realm of poetry – but which nevertheless have an impact on people .
Carpal tunnel syndrome - targeted relief, secure grip
Carpal tunnel syndrome - targeted relief, secure grip
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do for CTS before and after surgery
Tingling in the fingers at night, a furry feeling in the hand, loss of strength when gripping - carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve compression syndromes of all. The symptoms are caused by a constriction of the median nerve in the wrist area.
Many complaints can be significantly alleviated with targeted conservative therapy - but even after an operation, follow-up treatment with physiotherapy and occupational therapy plays a key role in fully restoring function, strength and mobility.
Heel spur - targeted relief, conscious movement
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do for plantar fasciitis
A stabbing pain in the heel when you take your first step in the morning or after sitting for a long time - for many people, this is the start of a long journey of suffering. The so-called heel spur, often associated with irritation of the plantar fascia, can severely restrict everyday life and movement. The good news: in most cases, heel pain can be significantly improved through targeted physiotherapy, ergonomic relief and functional occupational therapy - without any invasive measures.
Scoliosis - promoting movement, finding posture
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do for spinal curvature
Scoliosis - a lateral curvature and twisting of the spine - does not only affect children and adolescents. It can also cause complaints such as back pain, muscular imbalances or breathing problems in adulthood. The good news is that in many cases, scoliosis can be effectively treated with targeted exercise therapy, functional strengthening and occupational therapy that is close to everyday life - without the need for a corset or surgery.
Pain and sleep disorders
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy can help break the vicious circle
Pain and sleep problems often occur hand in hand - and reinforce each other in an unfavorable way. Chronic pain leads to disturbed sleep at night, while restless or too short sleep in turn increases the perception of pain and makes physical regeneration more difficult. The result is a persistent vicious circle of exhaustion, pain and nervous system overload.
But the good news is that this cycle can be broken. A holistic therapeutic approach involving physiotherapy and occupational therapy can improve sleep quality, reduce pain and calm the nervous system.
Pain medication in therapy – curse or blessing?
How pain medications affect physiotherapy and occupational therapy – and how we can consciously deal with them
Pain medications are often an integral part of the lives of people with chronic or acute pain. They can provide short-term relief, restore quality of life, and even facilitate the return to exercise. However, they also pose challenges for therapists: medications not only relieve pain but also affect body perception, resilience, and the autonomic nervous system.
Sliding vertebrae - stability through targeted movement
What physiotherapy and occupational therapy can do for spondylolisthesis
A slipped vertebra - medically known as spondylolisthesis - can cause back pain, restricted movement or radiating symptoms. Many sufferers are unsettled when they receive this diagnosis. But the good news is: In the vast majority of cases, a slipped vertebra can be treated well conservatively and without surgery. Pain can be reduced and stability significantly improved with targeted physiotherapy, functional strengthening and everyday occupational therapy.
Sore muscles - what's behind the pain
Between training stimulus and regeneration: what really helps?
Many people are familiar with it: the pulling, stiff pain that spreads through the muscles one or two days after unusual exertion. Sore muscles are part of everyday life for many sports enthusiasts - for others it is more of a nuisance or even worrying. But what is the physiology behind it? And how can physiotherapy help to support regeneration and optimally prepare the body for new exertion?
Tension headache - when the head is under pressure
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy can provide lasting help
Dull pressure, pulling pain from the neck to the forehead, the feeling of a tight belt around the head - tension headaches are one of the most common forms of pain. They often start insidiously, are distressing but rarely alarming - and are therefore often underestimated. However, there is often more to tension headaches than just a tense neck. The good news is that with targeted physiotherapy, occupational therapy support and a holistic approach, the symptoms can be effectively alleviated and the frequency significantly reduced.