Manual medicine/chirotherapy is used when a joint in the spine or periphery is restricted in its movement – that is, when there is pain and reduced mobility in the spine, shoulders, pelvic area or chest.
It should not be used for recent injuries to the spine or joints, a herniated disc, inflammation or tumors in the painful region, osteoporosis or circulatory problems.
Chiropractic and physiotherapy techniques are also allowed or forbidden for the same complaints. They regulate muscle tension, stabilize joints, eliminate pain and train coordination.
Kinesiology, on the other hand, is used for a wide variety of ailments. According to its concept, it allows statements about internal organ conditions, which can be read on the basis of muscle reaction.
Osteopathy can also be used to treat various complaints. Since the manipulative and mobilizing hand movements overlap with those of chiropractic, the same restrictions apply. However, osteopathy treats not only complaints of the musculoskeletal system, but also disorders of the internal organs. Osteopathic treatment is often carried out in addition to conventional medical therapy.
While Dorn therapy treats joint complaints and Bowtech and Rolfing aim to improve mental well-being, manual neurotherapy is used for body and mind.
For which treatments do health insurance companies cover the costs?
Since chiropractic therapy is recognized by orthodox medicine and is performed by physicians trained to do so, health insurance companies cover some or all of the costs for appropriate complaints. For all other procedures, cost coverage depends heavily on your insurance company.
It is best to find out before treatment how your insurance company stands on cost coverage, and ask your therapist what the treatment will cost – then you can decide in each individual case whether you want to pay for the respective form of therapy.
