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Four years ago, I broke my knee while skiing. I felt pain but thought, 'don't complain, don't show weakness,' so I just kept skiing. Later, it turned out I had a tibial plateau fracture. In other words, my knee was still hanging by a thread.

A combination of physiotherapy and acupuncture
After the holiday, I had to go straight to the hospital for a recovery plan. I had to take complete rest for 8 weeks, move around with crutches and a wheelchair, and go to physiotherapy weekly. It wasn't fast enough for me; I wanted to get back to work. That's when I remembered a friend's experience with ankle problems, who had exhausted all treatment options. She had to learn to live with the limitation and decided to try acupuncture. It opened up a whole new world for her; she could do everything with her ankle again, she told me. Some find it esoteric, others find it helpful; I thought 'I'll just see if it can benefit me.' In consultation with the physiotherapist, a treatment plan was made combining physiotherapy and acupuncture.

Resetting regularly
I found Mayke through Google. While searching for 'acupuncture Nijmegen,' I came across her website, which appealed to me. I've been seeing her for almost four years now, so she can reset me regularly. Besides physiotherapy, trying to take enough rest at home and going to bed on time, it greatly helps me to function in my busy life.
I'm passionate about skiing, and the thought of never being able to ski again didn't sit well with me. Thanks to Mayke, I now get rejuvenated twice a year for ski vacations, in December and February. In between, I visit Mayke for maintenance treatments. In winter, it's once every 2 or 3 weeks, and in summer, a bit less because I have fewer muscle issues in warm weather.
She also treats me for acute lumbago – a sharp pain in my pelvis that hinders me from sitting and moving. Sitting in the wrong position for too long and not having a good chair can cause this. So, I basically have the wrong job for all my complaints; with conferences abroad and many miles in the car. And even privately, I'm quite busy. But thanks to the acupuncture treatments, my complaints have significantly reduced, and I can function normally.

Complete trust
Without acupuncture, I wouldn't be able to lead the life I want and do now; it has enriched my life. Acupuncture is often portrayed as esoteric, and of course, it's not a miracle cure. But I would say: if it doesn't help, it doesn't harm, just give it a try.
It's important to have a connection with the acupuncturist. I have complete trust in Mayke, even when she wants to try something new. She has recently started using electro-acupuncture, and it seems to provide longer-lasting relief.
What I find unfortunate is that many people, including doctors, are quite hesitant, even though it can add so much value in various conditions. So, you have to be confident to give it a try. All I can say is: be stubborn and just try it.

Treating acupuncturist: Mayke Payens

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