Which Doctor to Visit in Belgium for Back Physiotherapy Prescription?

Hello, I need to do physiotherapy sessions for my back/spine but I realize that Belgium law says that I need such sessions prescribed by a doctor first. What kind of a doctor should I visit to have them prescribed? Orthopedist I suppose, but am I right? Thanks. PS. I am a foreigner (EU national) who spends long periods in Brussels for business purposes and suffer from back/spine issues (stenosis). These kind of force me to do physio sessions while in Brussels too.

  • Submitted on 15/07/2025

4 specialists answered

  • Even a generalist doctor can prescribe this.

    Florence Nkaere

    General practitioner

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    Mons

    Florence Nkaere
  • Hello, you can consult a general practitioner
    Yours, Dr Hage Fadi

    Fadi HAGE

    General practitioner

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    Brussels

    Fadi HAGE
  • Hello, you can visit à GP for that, explain him your problem and he will prescribe you the sessions. Have a good day

    Yassin Haj Mhand

    General practitioner

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    Schaerbeek

    Yassin Haj Mhand
  • Indeed, you need first to consult a GP to be referred.
    Feel free to check www.spapraktijk.EU(!)

    Nelly Robeet

    General practitioner

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    Brussels

    Nelly Robeet

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