The conditions we treat in Molenbeek
From neck to ankle: we treat pain and movement problems of muscles, tendons, joints and nerves. Here is an overview, region by region.
At Assbane Therapy, manual therapy and sports rehabilitation cover most musculoskeletal complaints: back and neck pain, tendinopathy, sprains, stiff joints, radiating nerve pain and rehabilitation after surgery. The first appointment starts with an assessment that checks whether your complaint is one for physiotherapy. If it is not, we refer you to the right professional.
Updated on 26 October 2026Region by region
Head & neck
Stiff or locked neck, tension headaches, after-effects of whiplash, some types of dizziness.
Jaw
Jaw joint pain, clicking jaw, difficulty chewing, teeth grinding.
Shoulder
Tendinopathy, bursitis, frozen shoulder, instability after dislocation, after a fracture or surgery.
Arm
Pain radiating into the arm (for example from a herniated disc in the neck), overload, trapped nerve.
Elbow
Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, instability, locked elbow.
Wrist & hand
Tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, blocked wrist bones, thumb or finger osteoarthritis.
Chest & ribs
Pain at the breastbone or between the ribs, rib blockage, pain when breathing deeply.
Upper back
Pain between the shoulder blades, blockages, posture-related stiffness.
Lower back
Lumbago, chronic lower back pain, herniated disc, osteoarthritis, sciatica and pain radiating into the leg.
Pelvis & tailbone
Pelvic pain after pregnancy, a fall or an awkward movement, tailbone pain.
Hip & groin
Tendinopathy, bursitis, stiffness, groin pain, pain coming from the lower back.
Thigh & calf
Muscle tears and strains, cramps and knots, tendinopathy.
Knee
Sprain, cruciate ligaments, meniscus, pain under the kneecap, patellar tendinopathy, after surgery or a knee replacement.
Lower leg
Shin splints, tendinopathy, trapped nerve.
Ankle & foot
Sprain, instability, Achilles tendinopathy, heel pain (plantar fasciitis), foot blockages.
Looking for the cause, not just the symptom
Pain is often just a signal. We look for what causes it (a joint that moves poorly, an overloaded muscle, an irritated nerve) so we can treat the cause and get a lasting result.
To do so, we combine hands-on techniques (mobilisations and, where appropriate, gentle manipulations) with active work: exercise, self-mobilisations you learn to do yourself, movement advice and lifestyle advice.
Your complaint is not on the list? Contact us. If, after the assessment, physiotherapy is not the right answer, we refer you to your doctor or another specialist.
What happens in a session?
Reimbursement: with a prescription from your doctor, a large part of your sessions is reimbursed by your health insurance fund. Ali and Salah are contracted physiotherapists: they charge the official INAMI/RIZIV rates.
Your questions
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Your prescription, your ID card (eID), comfortable clothing and any imaging you have (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT scan).
Do I need a prescription?
For reimbursement, yes. Don’t have one yet? Contact us: we will look at it together and can send your doctor a report.
How is manual therapy different from “regular” physiotherapy?
Manual therapy is a specialisation of physiotherapy that requires additional training. It focuses on a thorough assessment and on treating the cause, with hands-on techniques and exercise.
My complaint is not on the list. Can you help?
Possibly: this list is not exhaustive. Call us or book an assessment.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice.
Manual therapy
Back, neck, shoulders: precise hands-on techniques and targeted exercise.
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Sprains, tears, cruciate ligaments: from treatment back to the pitch.
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Joint replacements, ligaments, fractures: rehab step by step.
Learn moreReady to feel better?
Appointments are booked online only, in a few clicks. A question? Call Ali for physiotherapy and sports rehab, or Salah for physiotherapy and acupuncture.
1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels