Lower Back Pain Treatment in Amsterdam

Put your back out, or stuck with an ache that won’t quit? Our Amsterdam chiropractors find what’s really causing your back pain and get you moving again — often with same- or next-day appointments.

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No referral needed · Dutch, English & German - speaking · Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

Lower back pain is the single most common reason people come to our Amsterdam clinic. For some it arrives suddenly, bending to lift something, or simply getting out of bed the wrong way. For others it builds slowly from long hours at a desk, daily cycling, or the changes that come with pregnancy. Whatever the trigger, painkillers and rest often only mask it. Chiropractic care looks for what’s actually driving the pain in your lower back and pelvis, then treats it directly, so you get lasting relief and a clear plan to keep it from coming back.

What We Do

Hands-on chiropractic care focused on the lower back and pelvis: assessment, gentle adjustment, and a clear recovery plan.

Who We Do It For

Anyone who’s strained their back lifting, desk workers, cyclists, and people whose pain keeps returning.

What You Get

Reduced pain, restored movement, and practical advice to stop it happening again.

 

COMMON CAUSES OF BACK PAIN

Understanding what’s behind your back pain is the first step to treating it properly. These are the causes we see most often in Amsterdam:

Lifting & sudden strain

Twisting or lifting awkwardly can strain the muscles and joints of the lower back, the classic “I put my back out” injury.

Pregnancy & pelvic changes

Shifting weight and loosening ligaments often bring on lower back and pelvic pain.

Sitting & desk posture

Long hours at a desk load the lower back and weaken the muscles that support it, common for office and remote workers.

Disc problems & nerve pain

When pain travels into the buttock or leg, a disc or nerve may be involved.

Cycling

Daily riding around Amsterdam is great for you, but poor bike setup or posture can leave the lower back stiff and sore.

Stress & tension

Stress tightens the muscles around the lower back and can make existing pain worse.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A CHIROPRACTOR FOR “BACK PAIN"?

See us if you recognise any of the following, catching it early usually means a faster recovery:

  • Back pain that has lasted more than a few days, or keeps coming back

  • Difficulty standing, sitting, bending or getting comfortable

  • Pain spreading into your buttock or down your leg (often sciatica) [Sciatica page]

  • Back pain following lifting, a fall or a sports injury

  • Stiffness that’s worst first thing in the morning

  • You want fast relief and a clear plan, not weeks of waiting

  • You want to prevent recurring flare-ups and protect your back long-term

HOW WE TREAT BACK PAIN

Our approach is structured and evidence-based: no guesswork, no open-ended commitment:

  • Thorough assessment

We take your history and examine your back, posture and movement to pinpoint the source before any treatment begins.

  • Targeted adjustments

Precise, controlled chiropractic adjustments to restore movement in the lower back and pelvis and relieve pressure.

  • Muscle & tension release

Soft-tissue work to ease the tight, protective muscles that build up around an injured back.

  • Posture & movement correction

Practical changes to how you sit, lift, cycle and move so the pain doesn’t simply return.

  • Self-care & prevention plan

Simple exercises and advice you can use at home, at work and on the bike to stay pain-free.

WHO DO WE HELP WITH BACK PAIN

  • Acute “put my back out” pain, when you need to be seen fast and book online without phone tag.

  • Desk-bound professionals & cyclists, the daily desk-and-bike load that quietly wears the lower back down.

  • Pregnancy-related back & pelvic pain, gentle, safe care through every trimester.

  • Locals and expats alike. We treat people from all over Amsterdam, and our chiropractors speak Dutch, English and German, so you will always be understood and cared for in your own language.

 

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FAQs

  • A qualified chiropractor first assesses your back to rule out anything that needs other care, then uses controlled techniques suited to you. Gentle, low-force methods are available where appropriate.

  • No. You can book directly with us — no GP (huisarts) referral is needed to start treatment.

  • Yes, we keep appointments available for acute back pain and you can book online straight away, without phone tag or a waiting list.

  • Often, yes. Pain that radiates into the buttock or leg can be sciatica, which we assess and treat.

  • It depends on how long you’ve had the pain and what’s causing it. After your first assessment we’ll give you a clear, honest plan rather than an open-ended commitment.

  • Many Dutch supplementary policies (aanvullende verzekering) cover chiropractic. See our What To Expect page for current details.

  • We’re on Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, easy to reach by bike or public transport. View our Contact Us page:

  • A full assessment of your back, posture and movement, an explanation of what we find, and, where appropriate, your first treatment. What to expect!

 

DONT LET BACK PAIN HOLD YOU BACK

Book online and get to the root of it, no referral needed.

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