Q How long does Korean medicine treatment for tension headache take? When will I start to feel the effect?
A Most people notice a reduction in the frequency and intensity of pain within 2 to 4 weeks. Complete treatment including structural correction is based on 8 to 12 weeks, and it can take longer if the condition has become chronic.
Detailed Answer
Stage-by-Stage Treatment Schedule
- Stage 1 (weeks 1-2): acute pain relief - Chuna and pharmacopuncture 2 to 3 times per week, heat-clearing herbal medicine started
- Stage 2 (weeks 3-6): cervical structural correction - 1 to 2 times per week, combined with decocted herbal medicine
- Stage 3 (weeks 7-12): maintenance and recurrence prevention - 1 to 2 times per month or visits as needed when symptoms recur
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
For cases that have been chronic for more than 10 years or when medication-overuse headache is also present, the treatment period may extend to 3 to 6 months. Even so, many people feel improved sleep and reduced headache frequency as early as Stage 1. Dongjedang, near Dongincheon Station in Incheon, provides a thorough explanation of the target period and expected progress at the first visit.
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