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Verzwikte enkel

29 juli 2025

Een verzwikte enkel is een veelvoorkomende blessure waarbij de ligamenten rond het enkelgewricht worden uitgerekt of gescheurd. Dit gebeurt meestal door een verkeerde beweging, zoals het omzwikken van de voet bij het lopen of sporten. Symptomen zijn pijn, zwelling, blauwe plekken en beperkte bewegingsvrijheid.

In de westerse geneeskunde wordt een verzwikte enkel geclassificeerd in graden, afhankelijk van de ernst van de blessure. De behandeling richt zich op pijnbestrijding, ontstekingsremming en herstel van de mobiliteit. De Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde (TCM) bekijkt een verzwikte enkel als een verstoring in de Qi- en bloedcirculatie, wat leidt tot stagnatie en pijn. TCM-methoden zoals acupunctuur, kruiden en TuiNa-massage kunnen het herstel bevorderen en de genezing versnellen.

Westerse Geneeskunde en Behandeling

In de westerse geneeskunde wordt een verzwikte enkel vaak behandeld met de RICE-methode:

Rust (Rest): Voorkomt verdere schade aan de ligamenten.
IJs (Ice): Vermindert zwelling en pijn.
Compressie (Compression): Ondersteunt de enkel en voorkomt verdere zwelling.
Elevatie (Elevation): Helpt de bloedcirculatie te bevorderen en zwelling te verminderen.

Aanvullende behandelingen kunnen fysiotherapie en, in ernstige gevallen, het dragen van een brace of gips zijn. Bij ernstige ligamentrupturen kan een operatie nodig zijn.

TCM-kijk op een Verzwikte Enkel

Binnen de TCM wordt een verzwikte enkel beschouwd als een verstoring in de Qi- en bloedcirculatie. Stagnatie van bloed en Qi veroorzaakt pijn en zwelling. De behandeling richt zich op het herstellen van de doorstroming, het verminderen van pijn en het bevorderen van weefselherstel.

Oost en West

Een geïntegreerde aanpak biedt een effectieve manier om een verzwikte enkel sneller te laten genezen. Westerse methoden zoals rust en ijs kunnen worden gecombineerd met TCM-technieken om de interne genezing te ondersteunen en de bloedsomloop te bevorderen.

TCM Behandelingen voor een Verzwikte Enkel

Acupunctuur en Laseracupunctuur

Acupunctuur helpt de Qi- en bloedcirculatie te verbeteren en ontstekingen te verminderen. Belangrijke acupunctuurpunten voor een verzwikte enkel zijn:

GB-40 (Qiuxu, 丘墟): Ondersteunt het enkelgewricht en verlicht pijn.
ST-41 (Jiexi, 解溪): Stimuleert de doorbloeding en vermindert zwelling.
LV-3 (Taichong, 太冲): Verbetert de Qi-stroom en ontspant de spieren.
SP-6 (Sanyinjiao, 三阴交): Bevordert vochtregulatie en vermindert ontsteking.

Laseracupunctuur biedt een niet-invasieve optie om deze acupunctuurpunten te stimuleren en het genezingsproces te versnellen.

Chinese Kruidenbehandeling

Chinese kruiden spelen een belangrijke rol in het versnellen van het herstelproces van een verzwikte enkel. Veelvoorkomende kruidenformules zijn:

Die Da Wan (跌打丸): Vermindert zwelling en ondersteunt genezing van weefselschade.
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan (活络消瘀丹): Verbetert de bloedcirculatie en vermindert pijn.
Jin Gu Die Shang Wan (筋骨跌伤丸): Helpt bij ligament- en botgenezing.
San Qi Powder (三七粉): Werkt ontstekingsremmend en ondersteunt weefselherstel.

TuiNa-massage

TuiNa-massage helpt bij het verminderen van zwelling en het bevorderen van de circulatie. Specifieke technieken richten zich op:

Drukpuntmassage rond de enkel: Vermindert spanning en bevordert doorstroming.
Wrijven en kneden van het onderbeen: Stimuleert de lymfedrainage en helpt ontsteking te verminderen.
Roltechnieken op de voetzool: Bevordert de ontspanning en herstelt de energiecirculatie.

Voedingsadviezen binnen de TCM

Een gezond dieet kan bijdragen aan een sneller herstel. Aanbevolen voedingsmiddelen:

Gember (Sheng Jiang, 生姜): Stimuleert de bloedcirculatie en vermindert zwelling.
Rundvlees en kip: Ondersteunen spierherstel en bevorderen Qi.
Donkere bladgroenten: Voeden het bloed en versterken de ligamenten.
Goji-bessen (Gou Qi Zi, 枸杞子): Ondersteunen de energie en helpen bij weefselherstel.

Te vermijden voedingsmiddelen:

Zuivelproducten: Kunnen slijm en vochtretentie verergeren.
Gefrituurd en vet voedsel: Kan ontstekingen bevorderen.
Suikerrijke producten: Verzwakken de miltenergie en vertragen het herstel.
Koude dranken: Kunnen de circulatie vertragen en Qi-stagnatie veroorzaken.

Acupunctuur en Gezondheidscentrum Chen

Bij Acupunctuur en Gezondheidscentrum Chen in Rotterdam helpen wij patiënten met een verzwikte enkel door een combinatie van acupunctuur, kruidenformules en TuiNa-massage. Onze behandelingen verminderen pijn, verbeteren de bloedcirculatie en versnellen het herstel. Maak een afspraak via Acupunctuur Rotterdam en ervaar de voordelen van een geïntegreerde aanpak.

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Adriaan Dijk

08:40 29 Mar 25

After 1.5 years of problems with Achilles tendon injuries in both legs, I turned to traditional Chinese medicine at my wits' end. I was treated by Ahc Chen who helped me with my complaints with acupuncture and herbs. I am very happy that I can now function and exercise normally again. My thanks for this!!!

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11:33 28 Mar 25

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16:36 24 Mar 25

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14:24 15 Jan 25

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11:58 21 Dec 24

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15:16 16 Dec 24

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17:16 07 Dec 24

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21:02 28 Nov 24

A few weeks ago, with a decent flare up from Tietze syndrome (cartilage between rib cage inflamed) went to this center. Lots of pain and difficulty straightening my back.Shandy was my practitioner and she listened very carefully to my complaints.After the first treatment I was able to stretch my back again and my back felt warm.In the meantime five treatments further and things are going well.I can move smoothly and without pain again.Moreover, Shandy is a friendly fun person who contributes to very positive experience.

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21:53 15 Nov 24

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11:12 15 Nov 24

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Menno Hoogenes

09:31 01 Nov 24

I’ve been seeing Chen for over a year now to help with my chronic back and neck pain, along with frequent, intense headaches that doctors haven’t been able to fully explain. Since starting treatment with Chen, I’ve regained trust in my body, and my quality of life has steadily improved. Unlike the conventional therapies I tried, which often left me feeling frustrated, Chen and his team made me feel welcome and truly heard from the start. For anyone on the fence, I highly recommend giving it a try to see if it helps you, too. Big thanks to the entire team for creating such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!

Laura O

10:55 20 Oct 24

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12:23 11 Oct 24

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Ebony Norde

12:48 11 Sep 24

Doctor Chen helped me enormously with laser acupuncture and nutritional advice. After months of struggling due to a chronic illness, I am finally regaining control over my body and recovery. 10000 thanks to Doctor Chen and his team.

Eveline Schram

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Els van Luik

09:24 12 Jun 24

Acupuncture treatment for chronic headaches for Shirley. After a few times the pain reduced. Now after 8 treatments the pain has reduced so much that we are already tapering off again. Very happy with this result!

Moska Nouri

15:08 10 Jun 24

If I could give Mr. Chen more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! He and his team truly deserve it. I highly recommend anyone dealing with facial paralysis or Bell's Palsy to book an acupuncture appointment with Dr. Chen or any of his colleagues.After the doctors at the hospital told me I would have to live with facial paralysis because my nerve was not functioning, I felt hopeless. However, after just a few sessions with Dr. Chen, my face became more symmetric. A month later, movement had returned. Dr. Chen provided me with a diet plan and Chinese herbs, but most importantly, he gave me hope from the moment I walked in.I cannot thank Dr. Chen enough for his professionalism, empathy, and ability to listen to my needs. His positivity always brightened my day. Acupuncture not only helped my facial nerve recover but also significantly improved my overall health. The center is clean, and the receptionists are friendly. I am forever grateful to Dr. Chen and his team.

Grazia Grienti

15:39 24 Apr 24

After one year of physical complaints that no doctor could treat, I came to Arash.After four appointments my complaints are gone. Great help!

Britt

16:55 22 Apr 24

In recent years I have regularly suffered from inexplicable abdominal complaints (swollen abdomen, painful intestines). I have now completed 6 treatments and I am already doing much better. My stomach feels light and pleasant. In addition, the treatment also had a positive effect on my menstruation. Previously, I retained a lot of fluid and suffered from a swollen stomach in the week before my period. During my last period I had no problems. So I had a very positive experience with Mark from AHC Chen.

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Jolanda Ruissen

06:54 24 Jan 24

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Marleen van Herwijnen

08:42 18 Jan 24

For more than 20 years I had pain in my neck and shoulders/upper back, especially in my left monk's cap muscle. Immediately after the first treatment by Dr. Chen, my complaints were already 80% gone. Unbelievable but true. After a few additional treatments, the complaints have now completely disappeared. In addition, nutritional advice and Chinese herbal mixes have ensured that I have much less flare-ups (inflammation) in my joints as a result of rheumatoid arthritis (which I have been suffering from for 30 years). Currently the treatments focus on other pain complaints that I have. I am hopeful and, above all, grateful for the results so far.

Sabien Leenen

17:04 07 Jan 24

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Pascal de Bloois

10:38 23 Nov 23

I had been suffering from severe burnout complaints for a long time. Since I have been receiving treatment from Mr. Chen has improved my health a lot. My histamine restriction has become a lot less, which means I sleep better. I also sleep better. I recommend acupuncture Rotterdam to everyone!!! Good parking! Thank you again for the good treatment!

Wai Ho Chung

10:29 05 Nov 23

Visited my GP who told me to learn to live with tinnitus. Then sought treatment from Dr. Shandy. She relieved me of my complaints after one acupuncture treatment.

Moperson Koperson

09:03 01 Nov 23

I have had migraines every day for years, and since I started acupuncture treatment at Shandy Man, I have had no more problems. Didn't have a headache either. It works well for me. Super! Nothing to complain about. I will continue to maintain.

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04:55 03 Oct 23

Kimberley

06:19 30 Sep 23

After persistent eye pain and whiplash complaints from a car accident 6 months ago, we decided to try acupuncture with Chen. Where physiotherapy did not help, my complaints have greatly reduced after 1.5 months of (laser) acupuncture.In addition, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of expertise and thinks along with you. I would recommend everyone to visit this practice.

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13:15 27 Sep 23

Bruce Pereira

11:36 23 Sep 23

Very nice people and I'm still starting treatment but I'm sure will have great effect on me.

Eugenie Ponjee

18:56 16 Sep 23

Eighteen months ago I came under the care of Dr. Chen.As soon as you arrive at the counter, the reception from the employees is extremely pleasant.The diagnosis was consistent with what I had heard from another doctor years ago. However, I had never undergone acupuncture treatments before. Doctor Chen's acupuncture treatments have helped me enormously. The complaints have not been completely resolved, but progress is going slowly......but surely. I now have plenty of energy again! Thank you Doctor Chen.Also a special word of thanks to Mr. Fat: thank you also very much for the TuiNa treatments. Partly because of your passion for your work, I have been helped very well in practice! You have made a lot of sense to me about my way of life - related to Chinese medicine. Thank you very much.Francis Ponjee

Artur Makar

21:06 06 Sep 23

I came to dr. Chen with a chronic headache that lasted for years and because of tiredness, pain spreaded to wider areas. No amount of physiotherapy, medicine or general treatment was able to reduce this pain. Dr. Chen assured me that it is possible to rebuild the area and reverse the pain. After 10 laser acupuncture treatments my pain is gone. I sleep better than ever and can function again. This place gave me faith again. Thank you.

Willem Beekhuizen

19:13 31 Aug 23

Manon van der Hoeven

09:03 13 Aug 23

Last November (2022) I first came to Dr. Chen. After a difficult recovery from a number of vertigo attacks from Meniere's disease, I sought help to function normally again. Restore quality of life and return to normal work. I searched the internet for options to help cure Meniere. After an intake with Dr. Chen, I started with a 'protocol', as he calls it. That is 15 days every day (consecutive) acupuncture treatment. So every day, even on his days off, Dr. Chen comes to the practice to treat (what do you mean customer is king 🙂)! Those appointments for the 15-day protocol are also scheduled immediately so that you can start quickly. I couldn't drive myself at the time, so that did have an impact, not only on me but also on my environment (I don't live in Rotterdam). In the beginning I thought I would feel better right away, but recovery of your body also takes energy, so sleep a lot and recover for the first time. After the 15-day protocol we had planned a week of rest, which I also needed for a while and then I started to notice a difference. After that I had acupuncture twice a week every week. Every week it got better. And so reduced to 1x every 2 weeks at the moment. I keep going because I notice that it does my body good and has a real effect. Dr. Chen is also a very skilled man, has a lot of expertise and also helps with other complaints. In addition, he is also a very nice and funny man! So if you have physical complaints, whatever they are, I would recommend acupuncture to everyone with Dr. Chen!

Lonneke van de Griendt

19:35 07 Jul 23

Expert and pleasant treatments at Doctor Chen! After 4 years of occasional cardiac arrhythmias (especially a transshipment) these suddenly got worse and was therefore prescribed beta blockers. Pills in my body didn't feel good and wanted to have it investigated further. Went to Dr Chen in June 2023 and after a few acupuncture/laser treatments I was able to halve my beta blockers and even stop them after a few weeks. In addition to the treatment, I received good nutritional advice and herbal pills, the tongue is looked at and both wrists are felt.

Andy Lo Tam Loi

10:39 05 Jul 23

Last month I started laser acupuncture with doctor Chen for my hay fever. What an effective and pleasant treatment! No nasty stings in my face and completely gone that hay fever. Enjoy the summer without complaints...

Marike Knoop

20:02 17 Jun 23

I have been in treatment with Dr Chen for two months now I had a lot of stress and panic, my ears had also started ringing I am now a lot calmer and the tinnitus is no longer every day Dr Chen is an empathetic man who takes the time for you take The staff also always takes time for you to answer questions. Marike

Gerson

22:33 09 Jun 23

I suffer from tinitus and after hearing from my doctor you just have to learn to live with it, I became quite depressed. Dr Chen has already reduced the symptoms considerably and is still working to bring it down to 0. I feel happy again both emotionally and physically. Am very happy with his dedication and expertise towards me. Dr Chen is a competent person and it feels good how he personally deals with me and the tinitus.

Alexander Brouwer

11:24 24 Jan 23

HEALED AFTER SEVEN YEARSMy experience with Dr. Chen has been nothing short of astounding. After struggling with extreme tiredness for seven years, symptoms were getting so bad they affected every area of my life (work, relationships, self-worth). I was growing desperate, as doctors couldn't find anything wrong with me and didn't take me seriously. I decided to try acupuncture. Dr. Chen welcomed me, listened to me and treated me with compassion and understanding. After just one month of treatment and dietary advice, the difference was already noticable and I felt I was getting control of my life again. Now, half a year later, I am almost completely healed of my symptoms. I can not thank Dr. Chen and his team enough for their kindness and skill and recommend Dr. Chen's practice to anyone who is willing to commit to the Chinese doctrine of healing. Thank you!

Petros Kyvelos

13:17 17 Jan 23

Born in Rotterdam, but living in the USA for the past 25+ years. I was visiting family when I experienced serious pains around by knee.When it did not go away or lessen after a few days of stretching and light exercises. I decided I needed professional help. After calling multiple different physical therapists and healers/acupuncturists, none of which could or would me with a few hours/1 day notice, Dr Chen was the only Doctor that took my emergency seriously.Dr Chen opened his clinic early on a Saturday to fit me in and came in on his day off to do second session on a Sunday.Dr Chen is personable, kind and engaging. He has a soft hand and a great sense of humor. But more importantly he cares about his patients. He helped lessen and manage the pain and he was upfront about it not going away miraculously, but it would make my flight back home more comfortable.He also gave me diet instructions and lifestyle adjustments that will help mitigate the issues. All and all an amazing experience that I will not soon forget. And next time I am in town I will visit him again...hopefully under less urgent circumstances.

payman jalalzaei

20:32 27 Sep 22

Hello, I had pain in my lower back and shoulders and I found Dr. Chen office via google search. Since the time I started taking acupuncture to get ride of pain, I had a very positive experience with Dr. Chen. He is a very good and knowledgable doctor that do listen to patients. He is doing fantastic job and do care to all patients. Eventhough, my issues were resolved I still keep going to acupuncture to ensure my body will stay in healthy mode. I do recommend Dr. Chen should you have any issue with your lower back and shoulders.

Vladislav Draganov

11:19 27 Apr 22

Fantastic CM clinic in Rotterdam. Highly recommend Dr. Chen - just within few weeks he brought me back to life after my body was fully broken - best experience with CM I have ever had - thank you!

Neil Marginson

18:50 30 Mar 22

I attended the clinic as i have suffered for twenty years with chronic trigerminal neuralgia. I was instantly put at ease by Mr Chen and his confidence that with the correct management and treatment we could ease this issue. I am now 5 weeks into the course and my pain is decreased significantly and i am attending now just once weekly. I can't give a high enough review and i would say if you have doubts you should at least go for an appointment and listen to Mr Chen. 10/10 service from the team there.

Carlx4

16:56 24 Feb 22

Friendly, helpful. Dr Shandy is very good.

Geo Wyeth

14:45 05 Dec 21

Dr Shandy helped me so much with my joint problems and pain management. I am also all around calmer and less anxious since going regularly. The energy of the space is great - no-frills, and there to get it done, with a very kind staff. I am trans and feel very comfortable and respected. Could not recommend more.

Marinus Polstra

17:36 20 Nov 21

After making several visits to the hospital for my complaints I had no success with any of the treatment. Doctor Chen has given a different approach that aims to to solve the core issue and not the symptoms. He is very intelligent, kind, professional, and funny. Within one month my issue was gone! I highly recommend their health center.

Dina Meshkova

23:05 26 Nov 20

Doctor Chen give very detailed instructions and information about my own health , I'm very thankful and appreciative! Visiting now and happy for what I'm receiving! HIGHLY recomend!

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