Benedicte Einvik

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Benedicte Einvik treats acute and chronic problems in the musculoskeletal system. She mostly works with these areas:

• Back, neck and shoulder, including acute locking, stiff neck muscles and sciatica
• Headache and dizziness, with particular expertise in tension headache and neck-related headache
• Problems in the pelvis, hips and arms
• Ankle and foot, including plantar fasciitis
• Sports injuries and overuse

Treatment methods

Benedicte combines manual techniques with guidance and exercises, so that you get tools to help prevent recurrence. She uses, among other things:

• joint adjustments and mobilization
• soft tissue treatment
• needle treatment (IMS) and kinesio tape
• shockwave therapy

Foot analysis and custom insoles

Benedicte offers foot analysis and fitting of insoles for children and adults (GaitTec and Solemaids). The insoles are made and delivered the same day. For children and adolescents with Sever's disease she fits Solemaids insoles.

Heel pain in children and adolescents: assessment and treatment of Sever's disease in Bergen city centre

Heel pain during or after physical activity is common in growing children and adolescents. At Dr.Dropin in Bergen city centre, chiropractor Benedicte Einvik assesses and treats growth-related heel pain, also known as Sever's disease.

At Dr.Dropin in Bergen city centre we also offer Solemaids insoles, which are specially developed for children and adolescents with Sever's disease.

What is Sever’s Disease?

Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most frequent causes of heel pain in children between the ages of 8 and 14. It is caused by an overload of the growth plate in the heel bone, often during periods of high activity or rapid growth spurts. Typical signs include:

• Limping after football practice or gymnastics.
• Tenderness when squeezing the sides of the heel.
• Walking on toes to avoid putting weight on the heel.

Chiropractor Benedicte Einvik and children with heel pain

Benedicte Einvik sees patients at Dr.Dropin in Bergen city centre. She has a particular interest in musculoskeletal health in children and adolescents, and has experience following up young athletes.

She emphasises a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis, and makes a plan that takes the child's everyday life and activity level into account.

In September 2024 Benedicte wrote the article below for the blog «Et liv i bevegelse» on forskning.no, about heel pain in active children (in Norwegian): Aktive barn med hælsmerter, hva kan vi gjøre?

Solemaids insoles for Sever's disease

Sever's disease often passes as growth slows down. Treatment and offloading can still be relevant while the child has pain.

Solemaids are specially developed orthotic insoles for children and adolescents with Sever's disease.

• The insoles have a cut-out that shifts pressure away from the back of the heel, so the growth plate can be offloaded during running and jumping.

Who are these insoles for?

Solemaids are highly relevant for children and teens who:

• Have been diagnosed with (or suspect) Sever’s disease.
• Participate in sports such as football, handball, gymnastics, or athletics.
• Want to maintain their activity level without relying on painkillers.

Benedicte Einvik is an authorized chiropractor, HPR number 10167930. She graduated from AECC and has since built up broad experience through years in practice.

She has additional expertise in needle treatment (has completed the dry needling basic and advanced courses, read more about dry needling), shockwave therapy and insole fitting (GaitTec and Solemaids), and has experience in sports chiropractic. As an authorized chiropractor she can:

• issue sick leave for up to 12 weeks
• refer directly to MRI, CT, X-ray and medical specialists

Sick leave cannot be backdated.

Sports and professional development

Benedicte is the chiropractor and medical staff for the Gneist IL men's football team in the 3rd division, and plays football herself for Fana Fotball in the 2nd division. She has a particular interest in sports medicine and regularly attends courses and continuing education.

For people who live or work in central Bergen, Benedicte Einvik is the chiropractor in the local area. Dr.Dropin Bergen sentrum is at Valkendorfsgaten 9 (Berstadhuset), about half a minute from Torgallmenningen. From Bryggen and Nordnes it is a few minutes on foot.

The Bybanen light rail, the train (R40) and several bus routes (3, 4, 12, 40, 50E, FB50 and VY190) stop nearby. Parking is paid, and the car parks Klostergarasjen and City Park are a few minutes' walk from the clinic. The clinic is open Monday to Friday 08–20 and Saturday and Sunday 09–17. More practical information is on the page for Dr.Dropin Bergen sentrum.

These articles are written by Dr.Dropin Fysikalske and attributed to Benedicte Einvik:

• Sever's disease: heel pain with activity in children and adolescents
• Football injuries: common injuries, risk factors and prevention

Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?

No. You do not need a referral from a doctor to book an appointment with Benedicte Einvik. Read more about what a chiropractor does.

How much does the first appointment with Benedicte Einvik cost?

A first consultation with Benedicte Einvik costs 765 kroner. See the price overview.

Can a chiropractor issue sick leave?

Yes. Benedicte Einvik is an authorized chiropractor and can issue sick leave for up to 12 weeks. Sick leave cannot be backdated.

Where does Benedicte Einvik see patients?

Benedicte Einvik sees patients at Dr.Dropin Bergen sentrum at Valkendorfsgaten 9 in Bergen, about half a minute from Torgallmenningen. Parking in the area is paid.

Can I use my health insurance with Benedicte?

You can use your treatment insurance with Benedicte Einvik. Dr.Dropin has agreements with all the major insurance companies. Read more about treatment insurance at Dr.Dropin.