Chiropractic care treats disorders that affect the function of the musculoskeletal system. This treatment has been around for more than 100 years. A chiropractor checks the spine for blockages and corrects them. This removes the irritation to the nerve, allowing it to recover and allows the symptoms to recede as the body heals. Chiropractic care thus helps with many different physical complaints. Wondering if the chiropractor can help you? Then make an appointment for a free consultation. Chiropractic care treats disorders that affect the function of the musculoskeletal system. This treatment has been around for more than 100 years. A chiropractor checks the spine for blockages and corrects them. This removes the irritation to the nerve, allowing it to recover and allows the symptoms to recede as the body heals. Chiropractic care thus helps with many different physical complaints. Wondering if the chiropractor can help you? Then make an appointment for a free consultation. At Stegeman Chiropractic Clinic, we have been helping people with various musculoskeletal problems since 1987. Baby, teenager, adult or very elderly; everyone can come to us. We tailor the treatment plan and methods used to suit you. The treatment plan is completely tailored to your needs. During each treatment, we take time to evaluate how you are doing. The nerves in the spinal cord connect our brain to the rest of the body. The spinal cord is surrounded and protected by the spine. To avoid stress on the nerves, all 24 vertebrae and the pelvis must be able to move smoothly. Are you experiencing physical (pain) symptoms? Then it may be that, due to a movement blockage in the spine or pelvis, irritation to a nerve has occurred. During the first visit, we take the time to get a clear picture of what you are suffering from and how the complaint may have started. We also tell you exactly what chiropractic care is and what to expect. This is followed by a physical examination with a number of chiropractic, neurological and orthopaedic tests. The chiropractor has now gathered enough information to draw up a treatment plan. Usually you will also be treated during the first appointment. The further treatment process consists of several shorter sessions. Unlike many other practices, where a follow-up treatment takes a maximum of 5 to 7 minutes, we consciously choose to really take the time to discuss how you are doing and tailor our treatment to the situation. For instance, we often complement chiropractic corrections with trigger point therapy, traction, massage, advice or at-home exercises. Within chiropractic care, there are many different treatment techniques. Most corrections are virtually or completely painless. You may be prescribed exercises or given advice on good posture or nutrition. Should the chiropractor not be able to help you, we will always try to recommend an alternative. The nerves in the spinal cord connect our brain to the rest of the body. The spinal cord is surrounded and protected by the spine. To avoid stress on the nerves, all 24 vertebrae and the pelvis must be able to move smoothly. Are you experiencing physical (pain) symptoms? Then it may be that, due to a movement blockage in the spine or pelvis, irritation to a nerve has occurred. During the first visit, we take the time to get a clear picture of what you are suffering from and how the complaint may have started. We also tell you exactly what chiropractic care is and what to expect. This is followed by a physical examination with a number of chiropractic, neurological and orthopaedic tests. The chiropractor has now gathered enough information to draw up a treatment plan. Usually you will also be treated during the first appointment. The further treatment process consists of several shorter sessions. Unlike many other practices, where a follow-up treatment takes a maximum of 5 to 7 minutes, we consciously choose to really take the time to discuss how you are doing and tailor our treatment to the situation. For instance, we often complement chiropractic corrections with trigger point therapy, traction, massage, advice or at-home exercises. Within chiropractic care, there are many different treatment techniques. Most corrections are virtually or completely painless. You may be prescribed exercises or given advice on good posture or nutrition. Should the chiropractor not be able to help you, we will always try to recommend an alternative. Common complaints are (low) back pain, lumbago, herniated disc, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain. But symptoms such as dizziness, whiplash, RSI, headaches, migraines, facial pain, muscle complaints and joint pain are also often well treatable with chiropractic care. For pregnant women, (crying) babies and children, chiropractic can also be a godsend. Common complaints are (low) back pain, lumbago, herniated disc, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain. But symptoms such as dizziness, whiplash, RSI, headaches, migraines, facial pain, muscle complaints and joint pain are also often well treatable with chiropractic care. For pregnant women, (crying) babies and children, chiropractic can also be a godsend. Common complaints are (low) back pain, lumbago, herniated disc, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain. But symptoms such as dizziness, whiplash, RSI, headaches, migraines, facial pain, muscle complaints and joint pain are also often well treatable with chiropractic care. For pregnant women, (crying) babies and children, chiropractic can also be a godsend. When you come to your first appointment, it is important that the chiropractor first gets a good picture of you and your symptoms. So during your first appointment, we take the time to discuss your history and personal situation. Afterwards, the chiropractor will do a physical examination. The chiropractor has now gathered enough information to draw up a treatment plan. In many cases you will also be treated during the first appointment. During follow-up sessions, we always take the time to evaluate how you are doing and tailor our treatment to the situation. For instance, we often complement the chiropractic corrections with trigger point therapy, traction, massage, advice or at-home exercises. PHASE 1: CORRECTIVE During the corrective phase, the chiropractor makes most of the corrections. This restores the freedom of movement of your spine. This triggers the healing process. With this, you soon move better and the pain decreases. PHASE 2: STABILISING In the stabilising phase, the chiropractor optimises the function of your spine and the adaptability of your nervous system. In addition, your muscles are given a chance to recover. PHASE 3: PREVENTION In the maintenance and prevention phase, we monitor your recovered body. In this phase, maximum improvement has been achieved. By doing regular preventive check-ups, you prevent complaints from coming back. When you come to your first appointment, it is important that the chiropractor first gets a good picture of you and your symptoms. So during your first appointment, we take the time to discuss your history and personal situation. Afterwards, the chiropractor will do a physical examination. The chiropractor has now gathered enough information to draw up a treatment plan. In many cases you will also be treated during the first appointment. During follow-up sessions, we always take the time to evaluate how you are doing and tailor our treatment to the situation. For instance, we often complement the chiropractic corrections with trigger point therapy, traction, massage, advice or at-home exercises. PHASE 1: CORRECTIVE During the corrective phase, the chiropractor makes most of the corrections. This restores the freedom of movement of your spine. This triggers the healing process. With this, you soon move better and the pain decreases. PHASE 2: STABILISING In the stabilising phase, the chiropractor optimises the function of your spine and the adaptability of your nervous system. In addition, your muscles are given a chance to recover. PHASE 3: PREVENTION In the maintenance and prevention phase, we monitor your recovered body. In this phase, maximum improvement has been achieved. By doing regular preventive check-ups, you prevent complaints from coming back. I have been coming to praktijk Chiropractie Stegeman for years. My neck is a weak spot and often I wait too long and hope it will go away on its own. The last time, I had really put it off too long. In the meantime, my neck was bothering me a lot and I could hardly imagine that it would be all right. But Kai’s skill and experience ensured that my neck pain disappeared again. What I also like is the personal attention and I can definitely recommend Praktijk Chiropractie Stegeman. Kai is a hugely experienced and compassionate chiropractor. I have tried physiotherapy for years, but the most effective treatment is the one performed by Kai. I would recommend it to anyone, I myself went during pregnancy . This was my salvation and as a result, my pelvic instability and lower back problems have been relieved. And if you take magnesium (also available to buy from the practice) in addition to this, you will also sleep well 🙂 I came to Kai Holm of Chiropractie Stegeman via via because I had been suffering from my lower back/pelvis for a year. Until then, things like massage and exercises did not help much. After the treatments, I am now happily rid of those complaints! Kai is knowledgeable and friendly. The practice is very clean and professional and things like making appointments and invoicing are well organised. All in all, very satisfied. I have been under treatment at Chiropractie Stegeman for over 20 years, the last 16 of which with Kai Holm. Kai is knowledgeable, listens well and also pays attention to me personally. Highly recommended. I have always been well served by Kai. Together, we went through the treatment plan. After the complaints were resolved, I now keep coming back once every 2 months for maintenance and my back remains stable. She also always takes the time for a personal chat. Very pleasant! After years of suffering from my back, Kai has made sure it is a lot better. It will always be a weak spot, but it is now easy to live with. The beauty of chiropractic treatment is that it precisely targets the painful areas, allowing your body to repair itself. I had to wait a year for hip surgery. My back got tough during the wait. Kai Holm managed to keep me upright with good treatments, making the year doable in terms of pain and being able to walk. My back is my weak spot. When the pain strikes again, I only need one or a few treatments and I am walking again. Friendly staff and very worthwhile for any complaints! The effects of Corona (moving less and sitting a lot at the computer) also caused me various physical complaints. I went to Chiropractie Stegeman on recommendation and have not regretted it. I find a high level of expertise, reliability and friendliness here. It is also nice that I can describe my concerns in my native language, German. All in all, I feel in very good hands with Ms Holm! I have been coming to praktijk Chiropractie Stegeman for years. My neck is a weak spot and often I wait too long and hope it will go away on its own. The last time, I had really put it off too long. In the meantime, my neck was bothering me a lot and I could hardly imagine that it would be all right. But Kai’s skill and experience ensured that my neck pain disappeared again. What I also like is the personal attention and I can definitely recommend Praktijk Chiropractie Stegeman. Kai is a hugely experienced and compassionate chiropractor. I have tried physiotherapy for years, but the most effective treatment is the one performed by Kai. I would recommend it to anyone, I myself went during pregnancy . This was my salvation and as a result, my pelvic instability and lower back problems have been relieved. And if you take magnesium (also available to buy from the practice) in addition to this, you will also sleep well 🙂 I came to Kai Holm of Chiropractie Stegeman via via because I had been suffering from my lower back/pelvis for a year. Until then, things like massage and exercises did not help much. After the treatments, I am now happily rid of those complaints! Kai is knowledgeable and friendly. The practice is very clean and professional and things like making appointments and invoicing are well organised. All in all, very satisfied. I have been under treatment at Chiropractie Stegeman for over 20 years, the last 16 of which with Kai Holm. Kai is knowledgeable, listens well and also pays attention to me personally. Highly recommended. I have always been well served by Kai. Together, we went through the treatment plan. After the complaints were resolved, I now keep coming back once every 2 months for maintenance and my back remains stable. She also always takes the time for a personal chat. Very pleasant! After years of suffering from my back, Kai has made sure it is a lot better. It will always be a weak spot, but it is now easy to live with. The beauty of chiropractic treatment is that it precisely targets the painful areas, allowing your body to repair itself. I had to wait a year for hip surgery. My back got tough during the wait. Kai Holm managed to keep me upright with good treatments, making the year doable in terms of pain and being able to walk. My back is my weak spot. When the pain strikes again, I only need one or a few treatments and I am walking again. Friendly staff and very worthwhile for any complaints! The effects of Corona (moving less and sitting a lot at the computer) also caused me various physical complaints. I went to Chiropractie Stegeman on recommendation and have not regretted it. I find a high level of expertise, reliability and friendliness here. It is also nice that I can describe my concerns in my native language, German. All in all, I feel in very good hands with Ms Holm! Do you have questions you haven’t found the answer to yet? Maybe it’s listed here. If not, please contact us. Quality and personal attention are at the heart of our practice. This is reflected, among other things, in the breadth of care we provide and the personal attention during each treatment. Unlike many other practices, where a follow-up treatment takes a maximum of 5 to 7 minutes, we consciously choose to really take the time to discuss with you how things are going and tailor our treatment to the situation. We often complement chiropractic corrections with trigger point therapy, traction, massage, advice or at-home exercises. No, you can visit us without a referral. Our chiropractor determines after an extensive examination whether you will benefit from chiropractic care or whether another treatment method is better suited to your situation. Chiropractic care is often partially or fully reimbursed as long as you have supplementary insurance. It is often covered under alternative care. See the current overview of reimbursements here. Yes, chiropractic has been around for more than 100 years and is part of mainstream healthcare in many countries around us. Chiropractors have a good university education and attend regular refresher courses. So they have all the knowledge and skills to treat you safely. A treatment programme starts with an extensive interview, combined with a thorough examination. Based on this, the chiropractor draws up a treatment plan that suits you. In doing so, we do not use any medication or surgical procedures. We make every effort to avoid any risks. When in doubt, for example, we wait for results of X-rays before starting treatment. Chiropractic is a natural way to improve health and is proven safe and effective. From baby to elderly, chiropractic care is suitable for all ages. At birth, common complications or simply the force released during childbirth can already cause a baby to benefit from chiropractic care. If left untreated, this can lead to concentration problems, clumsiness or breathing problems later in life, for example. During the childhood and teenage years, children play and play sports a lot, causing possible injuries. This can also produce functional disorders in the nervous system that need to be treated. By identifying and treating abnormalities at an early age, we can prevent problems later in life. But even for the elderly, chiropractic care offers relief from complaints in many cases. Treatment methods are always adapted to the patient. If necessary, adapted techniques will be used for babies or the elderly. Yes, from the first to the last day of pregnancy, you can be treated and the chiropractor can relieve you of unnecessary pain with specific treatment techniques. Chiropractic treatments are very safe and responsible for both mother and child. You will not be prescribed any medication. The treatment itself is not more difficult with pregnancy. Our chiropractors are specially trained to treat women during pregnancy and most chiropractic treatment tables are adaptable for women expecting a little one. Yes. Osteoporosis is a natural phenomenon in which your bone tissue breaks down at an accelerated rate. As a result, your bones become brittle and you are much more likely to break a bone. Chiropractic care can relieve the pain you experience due to osteoporosis. We have adapted treatment methods available for patients with osteoporosis. Yes, in most cases, problems build up slowly. When the body can no longer cope with the problems, symptoms arise. It then seems as if they are suddenly there, but the body only indicates the limit. With preventive monitoring, the chiropractor can detect the malfunctioning of joints before (serious) problems arise. Prevention is better than cure! This depends on what other therapy you get. Chiropractic, for example, goes very well with physiotherapy, exercise therapy and medical fitness. However, it is always important that both practitioners are aware of other therapies so that they can take them into account in the treatment plan. How long you need chiropractic care and therefore how many treatments depends on a number of factors and varies from patient to patient. Age, physical condition and nature and duration of the complaint all play a role. Often, people only seek help when the pain becomes unbearable. At that point, the blockage causing the pain has been present for much longer. In that case, it also takes longer before you are symptom-free again. After an extensive intake, the chiropractor makes a personal treatment plan, so you know where you stand. How long you want to continue is ultimately up to you. The chiropractor gives tailor-made advice on what is best for you. A treatment is usually not painful. Of course, in case of severe or acute complaints, treating the muscles can be a bit painful, but the chiropractor always makes sure this remains minimal. Treatment is always done in consultation with you, so as soon as you find it too uncomfortable, we look for a treatment method that suits you better. Yes, you can. The cracking sound is the escape of some air inside the joint the moment the joint is moved quickly. A pressure difference is created in the joint. So the sound is not caused by shifting bones, but is a normal occurrence that does not cause any harm. One of our clients described it as a ‘burping of the joint’. It can be compared to the knees that sometimes crack when someone gets up from a chair. There are plenty of treatment options within chiropractic, including methods where you won’t hear this sound. The chiropractor decides which treatment method suits you best. If you really don’t want to be treated this way, there are other options. Discuss this with your chiropractor. You may feel a little tired after the treatment or experience some sensitivity. This will only last for a short time. If you can drive yourself to the practice, you can normally drive home yourself. To get rid of your symptoms faster, it is important to pay attention to your posture while sitting and lifting. Sometimes you will be given certain stretching and/or muscle-strengthening exercises to perform to make your spine stronger. Make sure you get enough rest and sleep during your recovery and try to avoid sleeping on your stomach. In addition, a healthy lifestyle will help your recovery. It is wise to take it easy the day of treatment and the day after. This generally means no sports, especially if it involves contact sports. This applies especially to the first few treatments and is intended to give the body rest to get used to the changes made during treatment. Sometimes, on the contrary, it can be very pleasant to move calmly after treatment, such as swimming or walking. Discuss this with the chiropractor. In general, it is wise to avoid heavy physical exertion (stooping, twisting and stretching movements, as well as heavy shopping bags). In practice, complaints can come back over time. The cause of your complaint often lies in your lifestyle (work, hobbies, sports), so it is understandable that overuse can occur again. Complaints that only exist for a short time have a higher chance of complete healing. Long-term complaints may recover well, with minimal problems, but may unfortunately recur over time. We therefore advise all patients not to wait too long to contact us if one starts to feel the former complaint(s) again. The sooner we are there, the better the chances of a quick cure. Do you have questions you haven’t found the answer to yet? Maybe it’s listed here. If not, please contact us. No, you can visit us without a referral. Our chiropractor determines after an extensive examination whether you will benefit from chiropractic care or whether another treatment method is better suited to your situation. Chiropractic care is often partially or fully reimbursed as long as you have supplementary insurance. It is often covered under alternative care. See the current overview of reimbursements here. Yes, chiropractic has been around for more than 100 years and is part of mainstream healthcare in many countries around us. Chiropractors have a good university education and attend regular refresher courses. So they have all the knowledge and skills to treat you safely. A treatment programme starts with an extensive interview, combined with a thorough examination. Based on this, the chiropractor draws up a treatment plan that suits you. In doing so, we do not use any medication or surgical procedures. We make every effort to avoid any risks. When in doubt, for example, we wait for results of X-rays before starting treatment. Chiropractic is a natural way to improve health and is proven safe and effective. From baby to elderly, chiropractic care is suitable for all ages. At birth, common complications or simply the force released during childbirth can already cause a baby to benefit from chiropractic care. If left untreated, this can lead to concentration problems, clumsiness or breathing problems later in life, for example. During the childhood and teenage years, children play and play sports a lot, causing possible injuries. This can also produce functional disorders in the nervous system that need to be treated. By identifying and treating abnormalities at an early age, we can prevent problems later in life. But even for the elderly, chiropractic care offers relief from complaints in many cases. Treatment methods are always adapted to the patient. If necessary, adapted techniques will be used for babies or the elderly. Yes, from the first to the last day of pregnancy, you can be treated and the chiropractor can relieve you of unnecessary pain with specific treatment techniques. Chiropractic treatments are very safe and responsible for both mother and child. You will not be prescribed any medication. The treatment itself is not more difficult with pregnancy. Our chiropractors are specially trained to treat women during pregnancy and most chiropractic treatment tables are adaptable for women expecting a little one. Yes. Osteoporosis is a natural phenomenon in which your bone tissue breaks down at an accelerated rate. As a result, your bones become brittle and you are much more likely to break a bone. Chiropractic care can relieve the pain you experience due to osteoporosis. We have adapted treatment methods available for patients with osteoporosis. Yes, in most cases, problems build up slowly. When the body can no longer cope with the problems, symptoms arise. It then seems as if they are suddenly there, but the body only indicates the limit. With preventive monitoring, the chiropractor can detect the malfunctioning of joints before (serious) problems arise. Prevention is better than cure! This depends on what other therapy you get. Chiropractic, for example, goes very well with physiotherapy, exercise therapy and medical fitness. However, it is always important that both practitioners are aware of other therapies so that they can take them into account in the treatment plan. How long you need chiropractic care and therefore how many treatments depends on a number of factors and varies from patient to patient. Age, physical condition and nature and duration of the complaint all play a role. Often, people only seek help when the pain becomes unbearable. At that point, the blockage causing the pain has been present for much longer. In that case, it also takes longer before you are symptom-free again. After an extensive intake, the chiropractor makes a personal treatment plan, so you know where you stand. How long you want to continue is ultimately up to you. The chiropractor gives tailor-made advice on what is best for you. A treatment is usually not painful. Of course, in case of severe or acute complaints, treating the muscles can be a bit painful, but the chiropractor always makes sure this remains minimal. Treatment is always done in consultation with you, so as soon as you find it too uncomfortable, we look for a treatment method that suits you better. Yes, you can. The cracking sound is the escape of some air inside the joint the moment the joint is moved quickly. A pressure difference is created in the joint. So the sound is not caused by shifting bones, but is a normal occurrence that does not cause any harm. One of our clients described it as a ‘burping of the joint’. It can be compared to the knees that sometimes crack when someone gets up from a chair. There are plenty of treatment options within chiropractic, including methods where you won’t hear this sound. The chiropractor decides which treatment method suits you best. If you really don’t want to be treated this way, there are other options. Discuss this with your chiropractor. You may feel a little tired after the treatment or experience some sensitivity. This will only last for a short time. If you can drive yourself to the practice, you can normally drive home yourself. To get rid of your symptoms faster, it is important to pay attention to your posture while sitting and lifting. Sometimes you will be given certain stretching and/or muscle-strengthening exercises to perform to make your spine stronger. Make sure you get enough rest and sleep during your recovery and try to avoid sleeping on your stomach. In addition, a healthy lifestyle will help your recovery. It is wise to take it easy the day of treatment and the day after. This generally means no sports, especially if it involves contact sports. This applies especially to the first few treatments and is intended to give the body rest to get used to the changes made during treatment. Sometimes, on the contrary, it can be very pleasant to move calmly after treatment, such as swimming or walking. Discuss this with the chiropractor. In general, it is wise to avoid heavy physical exertion (stooping, twisting and stretching movements, as well as heavy shopping bags). In practice, complaints can come back over time. The cause of your complaint often lies in your lifestyle (work, hobbies, sports), so it is understandable that overuse can occur again. Complaints that only exist for a short time have a higher chance of complete healing. Long-term complaints may recover well, with minimal problems, but may unfortunately recur over time. We therefore advise all patients not to wait too long to contact us if one starts to feel the former complaint(s) again. The sooner we are there, the better the chances of a quick cure. Chiropractic
Chiropractic
35 years of experience
For all ages
Personal approach
35 years of experience
For all ages
Personal approach
What does chiropractic care involve?
What does chiropractic care involve?
What can we help you with?
What can we help you with?
What can we help you with?
What does a treatment programme look like?
What does a treatment programme look like?
What do our patients say?
M. Wardenaar
Naaz, 30 years
Reinier, 39 years
First my complaints were remedied and now the treatment is mainly preventive. I have virtually no pain in my back any more and no headaches either. Henriëtte, 72 years
Leontien, 46 years
Anneke, 65 years
Katja, 66 years
A German patient, 58 years
What do our patients say?
M. Wardenaar
Naaz, 30 years
Reinier, 39 years
First my complaints were remedied and now the treatment is mainly preventive. I have virtually no pain in my back any more and no headaches either. Henriëtte, 72 years
Leontien, 46 years
Anneke, 65 years
Katja, 66 years
A German patient, 58 years
Frequently asked questions
General
The treatment
Frequently asked questions
Algemeen
The treatment
