Petter Messel
- Chiropractor (MNKF) - Dr.Dropin Carl Berner
- petter.messel@drdropin.no
- 24 07 77 05
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Chiropractor Petter Messel
Petter Messel is a chiropractor at Dr.Dropin Carl Berner in Oslo and an authorised chiropractor (HPR no. 10146591). He treats musculoskeletal problems in young people, adults and older adults, with a particular interest in sports injuries, back, neck and persistent pain. You do not need a referral from a doctor to book an appointment.
Petter uses chiropractic manipulation, treatment on the table, dry needling, soft tissue treatment and rehabilitation.
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Petter Messel sees patients at Dr.Dropin Carl Berner at Dælenenggata 20, Oslo.
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What does Petter Messel treat?
Petter Messel treats musculoskeletal problems in young people, adults and older adults. He has a particular interest in these areas:
- Back and neck
- Shoulder, hip and knee
- Ankle and foot, including plantar fasciitis
- Headache
- Sports injuries
Treatment methods
Petter adapts the treatment to each patient and uses, among other things:
- chiropractic manipulation and treatment on the table
- dry needling and soft tissue treatment
- rehabilitation
Additional services
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Education, HPR number and professional background
Petter Messel is an authorised chiropractor with HPR number 10146591. He holds an integrated master's degree in chiropractic (MChiro) from AECC and a postgraduate teaching qualification (PPU) in sports and physical education from Nord University. He is one of few chiropractors in Norway with the International Certificate of Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) through FICS, and he holds a Diploma of Football Medicine from FIFA. He worked at Nor Klinikken in 2022 and 2023 and has worked at Dr.Dropin since 2023, with more than four years of experience in total.
He has served on the board of the Chiropractors' Sports and Rehabilitation Organisation (KIRO) since 2022 and becomes chair of the board from 2026. He is also a member of the nomination committee of the Norwegian Chiropractic Association. He keeps up to date with research in pain science and sports medicine.
Further training includes courses in the Mulligan concept for the upper quadrant, a shoulder course by KIRO, an insole course (AlfaCare), Pain Reprocessing Therapy, dry needling (AlfaCare), shockwave therapy, clinical hypnosis (Mark Jensen, via the Norwegian Association for Clinical Evidence-Based Hypnosis), manual treatment of the extremities and the back and neck (Atle Torstensen), FICS courses for the upper and lower extremities, and internal courses.
Petter has been featured in Solabladet (in Norwegian): Petter (27) fra Sola var med på å sikre gullet for Norge.
Professional approach
Petter is interested in the interplay between body and brain, and in how psychology and neurobiology influence the experience of pain. He is part of Dr.Dropin's PRT team (Pain Reprocessing Therapy), which treats patients with persistent pain conditions.
His approach is inspired by literature such as The Body Keeps the Score, The Way Out, 7 and a Half Lessons About the Brain and Unlearn Your Pain. On physical performance and biomechanics he draws on Strength is Specific and Injury Free Running.
As an authorised chiropractor, Petter can issue sick notes for up to 12 weeks. Sick notes cannot be backdated.
Chiropractor at Carl Berner
For those who live or work at Carl Berner, Rodeløkka, Sofienberg, Rosenhoff, Frydenberg or Torshov, Petter Messel is a chiropractor in the local area.
Dr.Dropin Carl Berner is at Dælenenggata 20, 0567 Oslo, by Carl Berners plass. Metro line 5, tram 17 and several bus lines stop here. Paid street parking is available in Dælenenggata. The clinic is open Monday to Thursday 07–21, Friday 07–19 and weekends 09–17.
Articles by Petter
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Frequently asked questions about chiropractor Petter Messel
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
No. You do not need a referral from a doctor to book an appointment with Petter Messel. Read more about what a chiropractor does.
How much does the first appointment with Petter Messel cost?
A first consultation with Petter Messel costs NOK 765.
Can a chiropractor issue a sick note?
Yes. Petter Messel is an authorised chiropractor and can issue sick notes for up to 12 weeks. Sick notes cannot be backdated.
Where does Petter Messel see patients?
Petter Messel sees patients at Dr.Dropin Carl Berner at Dælenenggata 20 in Oslo.
Can I use my health insurance with Petter?
You can use your treatment insurance with Petter Messel. Dr.Dropin has agreements with all the major insurance companies. Read more about treatment insurance at Dr.Dropin.