Q What is the treatment sequence for tension headaches at Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic?
A The process proceeds in the following order: Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis → Acute Pain Relief (Chuna Manual Therapy + Pharmacopuncture) → Cervical Spine Structure Correction + Herbal Medicine → Maintenance. The stages are adjusted according to the patient's condition.
Detailed Answer
Dongjedang Tension Headache Treatment Roadmap
- 1st Consultation (First Visit): Identify headache type, frequency, medications, and cervical spine condition; determine differential diagnosis (Qi stagnation and blood stasis, upper heat and lower cold, etc.)
- Acute Phase Relief (Weeks 1-3): Correct cervical spine alignment with Chuna manual therapy; resolve local trigger points with pharmacopuncture in the back of the neck and shoulder areas; start Cheongsang herbal medicine
- Structural Correction (Weeks 4-8): Maintain and strengthen cervical spine alignment; herbal medicine to restore Qi and blood circulation; concurrent posture and lifestyle correction
- Maintenance (Weeks 9~): Monthly check-ups 1-2 times; seasonal prevention Pharmacopuncture · Herbal Medicine
Principles of Korean Medicine Treatment
We eliminate the root cause of pain by simultaneously performing three measures: resolving Qi stagnation and blood stasis, correcting upper body heat and lower body cold, and adjusting the cervical spine structure.
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