What conditions do you treat in Courchevel?

Back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, joint pain, ski and snowboard injuries, headaches, scoliosis, growing pains and infant bronchiolitis.

Do you treat ACL and knee injuries at the chalet?

Yes. ACL/MCL sprains, meniscus injuries and post-surgical knee rehab are treated at your chalet or hotel.

Can osteopathy help with migraines?

Yes. Osteopathy addresses cervical and cranial tension linked to tension headaches and migraines.

Do you treat infants with bronchiolitis?

Yes. Paediatric respiratory physiotherapy is provided at home by a French state-registered physiotherapist.

Is treatment covered by travel insurance?

An invoice is issued after each session to support reimbursement by most travel and private health insurance policies.

Conditions Treated by Your Physiotherapist & Osteopath in Courchevel

Mathieu Zelechowski treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and post-traumatic conditions in Courchevel: knee ligament injuries (ACL, MCL, meniscus), skier's thumb, shoulder dislocations, wrist fractures in consolidation, lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, tendinopathies, post-surgical rehabilitation (knee, hip, shoulder), sports overuse injuries, headaches and tension-related disorders. Each session combines clinical assessment, manual therapy, osteopathy and a tailored recovery plan, delivered at your chalet or hotel across the valley of Courchevel.

Wherever you are in Courchevel or anywhere in the world, we have excellent results in this non-exhaustive list. We use the perfect mix of physio and osteopathy to treat your pathology.

after a winter in courchevel a physiotherapist osteoapth is easing neck problem

Back and Spine Pain

Back pain and spinal problems are the most common physical ailments among adults. Symptoms include persistent or recurring pain and muscle stiffness from prolonged sitting, standing or even walking.

Cause: carrying a heavy load, sports injuries, slips and falls on your favourite ski slopes, car accidents, pregnancy, obesity.

Scoliosis and Posture Distortion

Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side. Early detection, intervention, and correction are crucial. Scoliosis can cause pain, breathing problems, degeneration of the spine and abdominal appearance.

Cause: Heavy backpacks from school, chronic bad posture, injuries, but it's mainly unknown at the moment.

Neck Pain / Stiffness / Whiplash

Neck pain and stiffness are due to misalignment and injuries to the neck's vertebrae. Symptoms include headaches, migraines, stiff and tired neck muscles, loss of concentration and disturbed sleep. If severe enough, it can lead to numbness and tingling in the arm or hand.

Causes: car accidents, traumatic injuries, sports injuries, chronic bad posture at the computer or workstation.

Headache / Migraine / Sinusitis

There are many types of headaches and they all may be aggravated by stress, exposure to the heat of the sun and certain food, Medication provides temporary relief but is seldom a permanent solution.

Cause: Migraine can be often caused by nerve compression at the neck due to spinal or neck muscles tension or misalignment.

Arthritis and Rheumatism

Arthritis is an ongoing premature degeneration of a chronic unattended injured joint. Rheumatism is an ongoing sub-acute inflammation of an uncorrected injury. Symptoms can include pain while walking, climbing stairs and other simple movements.

Cause: Degrading conditions, genetic factors, repetitive movement.

Joint Pain

Injuries to the joints: shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles or wrists can cause misalignment and damage to the surrounding muscles and ligaments. An uncorrected injury can result in recurring pain, scar tissue formation and joint degeneration. Common examples are frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

Cause: sports injuries, common slips and falls, repetitive injuries, jerking and lifting heavy loads.

Spondylosis / Slipped Disc / Sciatica

When a misaligned and injured joint are left uncorrected, uneven wear and tear will accelerate the degeneration process and will lead to osteophytosis and collapsed discs. The disc might cause pain or irritation to the nerves and surrounding muscles. Often there are no symptoms in the early phase. Our combination of osteopathy and physiotherapy helps to slow down the degeneration and manage symptoms.

Cause: Negligence of an injured, misaligned spine.

Sports Injuries

Sports injuries may lead to chronic and degenerative problems, physio and osteopathy early treatments are essential to return to full function. Many world-class sports professionals are using our care to maximise their peak performance and conclusive recovery from injuries. We treat all common ski-related sports injuries including ACL knee injuries, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, skier's thumb and post-traumatic rehabilitation, all delivered at your chalet anywhere in the Courchevel valley.

Causes: Sudden movement and injuries during sport activities

Growing Pains in Children

Children can suffer from spinal or joint pain as well. It is often misdiagnosed as a growing pain. If not corrected, these problems may result in bad posture, uneven halt and painful movement. Our manual approach that shares chiropractic technics as well as a gentle and scientific way to ease kids problems.

Bronchiolitis in Infants (Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy

Bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory infection that affects infants and young children, often aggravated by the cold, dry air and altitude of Courchevel during the winter months. Symptoms include persistent cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, difficulty feeding and disturbed sleep. As a French state-registered physiotherapist trained in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy (kinésithérapie respiratoire), Mathieu Zelechowski offers an emergency mobile service to help infants clear bronchial secretions using gentle, safe techniques adapted to their age. Parents in Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz and La Tania can book a same-day home visit to their chalet or hotel, 7 days a week, avoiding the stress of travelling to a clinic with a sick baby. Learn more on our dedicated Bronchiolitis Emergency Service page.