The price of the First appointment for back pain, 49€, includes a 30-minute appointment with a physiotherapist specialising in back ailments and related Kanta and outpatient fees.
The price without Kela reimbursement is 64€. A Kela reimbursement for physiotherapy can be obtained without a physician's referral 4 times a year.
Possible follow-up care and further examinations are not included in the price of the first appointment.
Revised 9/25/2026
Published 11/12/2026
Come to a first appointment, for example, when
Together you go through your symptoms, their duration, and their impact on your daily life.
The physiotherapist investigates possible stress factors or risk factors and assesses your functional capacity, as well as examines your mobility and muscle strength.
The specialist clarifies any warning signs that require an assessment performed by a physician, and prepares an individual plan with you for the future.
You will receive practical instructions and, if necessary, the first self-care instructions to relieve your symptoms.
Follow-up care can be, for example, physiotherapy or a referral to a more detailed assessment performed by a physician specialised in back ailments. Any follow-up appointments are not included in the price of the First appointment for back pain.
After the first appointment, the next steps are planned individually according to your situation. Options can include, for example, physiotherapy or guidance to an assessment performed by a physician specialising in back ailments.
Physiotherapy is a good option when symptoms can be influenced through exercises, manual therapy, and individual guidance. In many situations, back pain can be treated effectively through self-care, exercise, and load management. You will receive clear instructions and, if necessary, a follow-up plan.
An assessment performed by a physician may be necessary if an underlying cause requiring further medical investigation is suspected. An assessment performed may also be needed when symptoms are associated with, for example, prolonged pain or a significant decrease in functional capacity.
The physiotherapist assesses the most suitable specialist for you, such as an orthopaedist, neurosurgeon, or physiatrist. If necessary, the specialist will refer you to other follow-up examinations, such as imaging.
It is advisable to book an appointment, for example, when the symptom is acute back pain, recurrent lower back pain, or muscular back pain. Unilateral back pain, lower back pain on the right or left, and simultaneous lower back and hip pain are common reasons to book an appointment. A typical reason for seeking an appointment is also back pain in the morning, which makes getting moving stiff.
During the first appointment for back pain, the physiotherapist assesses your symptoms, functional capacity, and mobility. They will investigate potential causes and risk factors and create an individual care plan. You will also receive practical instructions to relieve the symptoms.
Back pain is often treated with a combination of self-care, exercise, and physiotherapy. If necessary, medications prescribed by a physician can be used, or an assessment performed by a specialist and further examinations can be considered. The goal of the treatment is to relieve pain and improve functional capacity.
