Physio Sessions in Spain
Explain your aches, follow a physio's instructions and sort out sessions and payment in Spain.
In Spain your GP at the centro de salud can refer you to physio on the public system, but the waiting list is often long, so many people go to a private 'fisio' and claim it on their insurance. The cards follow a colleague's tip, a first session for back and neck pain, and a follow-up a week later.
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Mi médico me ha mandado al fisio.
My doctor's referred me to physio.
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En la pública hay meses de lista de espera.
On the public system there's a waiting list of months.
- 3
¿Cuántas sesiones me cubre el seguro?
How many sessions does my insurance cover?
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¿Dónde te duele exactamente?
Where exactly does it hurt?
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Llevo meses con dolor de espalda, en la zona lumbar.
I've had lower back pain for months.
- 6
Me duele al agacharme.
It hurts when I bend down.
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Túmbate boca abajo en la camilla.
Lie face down on the table, please.
- 8
Avísame si te hace mucho daño.
Let me know if it hurts too much.
- 9
Tienes el cuello muy cargado.
Your neck is really tight.
- 10
Es de estar todo el día delante del ordenador.
It's from sitting at the computer all day.
- 11
Haz estos ejercicios en casa todos los días.
Do these exercises at home every day.
- 12
Tres series de diez repeticiones.
Three sets of ten reps.
- 13
¿Me pongo calor o frío?
Should I use heat or ice?
- 14
La noto mucho mejor que la semana pasada.
It feels much better than last week.
- 15
Todavía me tira un poco el hombro.
My shoulder still feels a bit tight.
- 16
De momento, evita coger peso.
Avoid lifting heavy things for now.
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¿Puedo seguir yendo al gimnasio?
Can I keep going to the gym?
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¿Cuándo es la próxima sesión?
When's the next session?
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¿Os puedo pagar por Bizum?
Can I pay you by Bizum?
- 20
Tómatelo con calma y no te pases.
Take it easy and don't overdo it.