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Neck pain from working at home? This is the real cause (and solution)
More and more people are working from home. While this offers flexibility, we also see a clear increase in neck complaints. Many people think this is simply caused by “sitting too long”, but the real cause often goes deeper. The real cause: your posture When...
Neck and back pain from your phone? Here’s what’s really happening to your body
We use our phones all day, every day. Whether it’s for work, social media, news, or messaging — most people spend hours looking at a screen that sits below eye level. What many people don’t realize is that this habit has a significant impact on the body. More and more...
What Does a Vertebra Actually Do?
And What Happens When One Gets “Stuck”? We have 24 of them in our spine (not counting the sacrum and tailbone), but most people only start thinking about them once they’re in pain: the vertebrae. These small bone structures form the literal and figurative backbone of...
Modern Chiropractic
Modern Chiropractic: More Than Just “Cracking” Chiropractic care is still often associated with the traditional “cracking” of the back or neck. However, this image is outdated. Modern chiropractic has evolved significantly in recent decades, becoming a comprehensive...
Reimbursements for chiropractic care in 2025
The reimbursements for chiropractic care in 2025 have not changed significantly compared to 2024. Some insurance plans, such as inTwente and HEMA Health Insurance, have been discontinued. Additionally, certain insurers, like Univé, have reduced their reimbursements....
The Science Behind Chiropractic: What Does the Research Say?
Chiropractic care has been a popular form of alternative medicine for decades, particularly for those suffering from conditions like back and neck pain. Despite its growing popularity, there are still many questions about the effectiveness and scientific basis of...
The reimbursements chiropractic 2024 are announced!
The reimbursements for chiropractic care have not changed much in 2024 compared to 2023. Only the VGZ Group has completely removed reimbursements for certain packages: VGZ aanvullend Goed - NO COVERAGE ANYMORE UMC Extra Zorg 1 - NO COVERAGE ANYMORE IZA Extra Zorg 1 -...
New location American Chiropractic opened in Voorburg
We have opened our new location at the new centraly located, beautiful location at Koningin Julianalaan 184 in Voorburg. The Koningin Julianalaan is located in the heart of Voorburg, where many medical professionals are located too. Location and...
The chiropractic reimbursements for 2023 are announced!
The reimbursements for chiropractic have not changed much in 2023 compared to 2022. Only the insurer PZP has slightly reduced their reimbursements for the chiropractor. The insurer IZA has reduced the daily allowance by €5, but their annual reimbursement remains the...
Y-strap treatment
Y-strap treatment chiropractic Chiropractic adjustment involves manual manipulation of the spine and sometimes other parts of the body to relieve a variety of symptoms in the spine.Most chiropractic adjustment techniques are performed using hands-on...
Meet chiropractor Thomas
Thomas Nowak recently strengthened our team in Voorburg. Thomas is an experienced chiropractor with good interpersonal and relationship building skills. He is compassionate and skilled at helping and relieving stress and pain in patients of all ages suffering from...
The chiropractic reimbursements for 2022 are announced!
The reimbursements for chiropractic have not changed much in 2022 from 2021. Only insurers such as Menzis and PMA have slightly reduced their reimbursements for the chiropractor. What kind of additional insurance should you take out for chiropractic care in 2022? You...
Chiropractor for hip
As a chiropractor for the hip, we treat complaints around the hips, buttocks, thighs and ultimately the knees. Pain in one of these body parts or joints often radiates. This requires a broader approach, with attention to the nervous system and the joints.As a...
Chiropractor for Knee
The knee has to endure a lot on a daily basis. A knee chiropractor treats blockages that have arisen, the so-called subluxations. They are blockages from the nervous system and the joints, which lead to painful complaints when climbing stairs, getting up or sprinting...
Pelvic Chiropractor
Pelvic pain and looking for an experienced and certified chiropractor in The Hague and Leidschendam-Voorburg? The pelvis connects the lower back to the legs. The forces from the feet and the weight of the body meet there. If it is no longer possible to absorb and...
Chiropractor for feet
Our feet contain 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons. It makes complex parts of our body, in which a small deviation can lead to annoying pain. As a foot chiropractor, we know the anatomy of our feet. And we know where things can go...
How Chiropractic Helps With Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant and have back pain, you are not alone! An estimated 50 to 70% of pregnant women have back pain. Although pregnancy and childbirth are one of the most incredible experiences a woman can have, it is also extremely hard on the body. There are many...
Chiropractor for Shoulder
We use our shoulders all day long. But does this hurt? As a shoulder chiropractor, we find the cause and treat it with our hands.So does it hurt to grab a plate from the top of the cupboard? Is pushing open a door no longer so easy? Or is even putting on a T-shirt...
Responsible coffee
At the American Chiropractic you can enjoy various coffee types such as espresso, cappuccino or of course lungo (“regular coffee”). In the beginning of 2020, the American Chiropractic switched with all its practices to the Arabica coffee beans from Pure Africa. Pure...
Michael Jordan & chiropractic
Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. You can watch the beautiful documentary ” The Last Dance ” on Netflix to learn more about Michael Jordan. He played 15 seasons in the NBA, and was constantly looking for ways to be the best player...
DO YOU GET BACK PAIN WHILE PLAYING GOLF?
DO YOU GET BACK PAIN WHILE PLAYING GOLF? Getting back pain is never something we want. However, when it affects what we love to do, it’s important to look for possible reasons why it occurs in the first place. GOLF SWING CHARACTERISTIC ASSOCIATED WITH BACK PAIN...
WHAT IS A WHIPLASH?
WAT IS EEN WHIPLASH? Een Whiplash is de algemene term voor een verstuiking / belasting van de nek gewrichten en spieren als gevolg van hyper-extensie of hyper-flexie, meestal opgelopen bij een auto ongeluk. Dit beperkt zich niet alleen tot een auto ongeluk. Het kan...
THE CHIROPRACTIC INSURANCE FEES FOR 2020 ARE ANNOUNCED!
THE CHIROPRACTIC INSURANCE FEES FOR 2020 ARE ANNOUNCED! We are often asked: What kind of additional insurance do I need to take out for chiropractic in 2020? The chiropractic reimbursements for 2020 can be viewed here! The treatments are often reimbursed from...
LETTER FROM OBAMA ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC
LETTER FROM OBAMA ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC The following letter from Barack Obama’s office on chiropractic dated October 13, 2008: Dear Friends, I am glad to have this opportunity to again share my thoughts on the role doctors of chiropractic play in the...
