Two million people suffer from back or neck

The Dutch Society of Physical Therapy states that back pain exists at all times and that the number of people suffering from it is changing in line with population growth. The reasons for this change on a case by case basis, said spokesman Pieter Vonk.

To avoid back pain, it is recommended to move. "But in all directions," says Vonk. "Different types of movements, not just walking or weightlifting, but a combination of different activities." This does not mean that you can avoid back pain. There are many possible causes. wear, especially in the elderly, can also cause pain.

Chiropractors show their many activities. "We see everything in our environment: people sitting or suspended in rigid postures for hours, often at a young age: with their mobile phone, their laptop, in front of the television, in a car and at the workplace. ", says the president of the Dutch association of chiropractors, Tønner.

Spark of the Dutch Physiotherapy Society indicates that physiotherapy is the recognized method of treating back problems. He points out that there is no medical evidence to support chiropractic, alternative medicine and professional practice.

Directive of General Practitioners

The Dutch Association of General Practitioners states in a guideline that general practitioners often have acute low back pain, but in a few weeks general practitioners also advise people to stay in motion and to continue their daily activities, including their work. If, after a few weeks, things are not going better, a correctional therapist or physiotherapist can help with supervision.