A hockey dream and acupuncture

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'Acupuncture helped my son pursue his hockey dream'

Last summer, acupuncturist Leontien Reedijk met a client who quickly became enthusiastic about the changes she felt, both physically and mentally. During the treatments, the conversations were just as important as the acupuncture itself; she regularly discussed her concerns, especially about her 15-year-old son, a talented hockey player. Leontien shares the valuable story with us.

National Youth Hockey Team Selection Training
The boy had experienced difficult growing pains as a child, so the fear that he would now miss an opportunity due to a new episode of pain was great. 'My son is facing selection training for the national youth team, but he is suffering from growing pains,' she said worriedly. 'We fear that this pain will keep him out of the selection.'

Leontien suggested trying acupuncture to reduce the pain, provided her son was open to it. That same afternoon, she sent a message: he wanted to come over as soon as possible.

Acupuncture treatments for growing pains and restlessness
A few days later, mother and son were in my office. The pain was just below his left knee, exactly at the location of the Stomach meridian. Following Dr. Tan's Balance Method, I chose a projection on his right elbow and treated some points to support tendons and joints. 'It's really bothering me', he admitted when I asked about his concerns. I suggested also needling points for his mental restlessness, which he gladly accepted. By the third session, he mentioned that the pain had significantly decreased and he could train with confidence again. The needles in his forehead were no longer necessary.

For the first two weeks, I treated him twice a week, and then, until his first selection, weekly. During the sessions, we talked about his hockey ambitions, school, and future. Each time, I emphasized the need for caution and gradual progression. He understood that well and mentioned that his coach was also closely monitoring him.

Pain-free and full of confidence again
After a few treatments, he was almost pain-free, but he wanted to keep coming to strengthen his confidence. He wanted to make sure he could get through the selection without a relapse. We scheduled backup appointments for the selection weeks, but they turned out to be unnecessary. He endured the training without any issues and was selected for the next round. 'Acupuncture not only helped reduce the pain, but also gave him the confidence to persevere,' the mother proudly recounts. This was a wonderful example of how acupuncture can strengthen not only the body, but also the mind!

This is an experiential story from the practice of acupuncturist Leontien Reedijk.

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