Q My pain has decreased a lot. Can I stop treatment now? How should I do maintenance care?
A Even after the pain is gone, we recommend maintenance treatment at intervals of two to four weeks until the structure stabilizes. Stopping abruptly carries a high risk of recurrence.
Detailed Answer
Just because the pain has gone does not mean the joint structure has fully recovered. It takes one to two additional months of treatment, even after the pain disappears, for the disc position to settle and the surrounding ligaments to firm up. In the maintenance stage, self-exercise and lifestyle management become the focus.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, during the maintenance stage we consolidate the foundation with herbal medicine so that qi and blood circulation is not cut off, and check left-right balance with acupuncture and Chuna once or twice a month. While continuously watching for recurrence factors such as teeth grinding, one-sided chewing, and smartphone posture, we manage things together so that the body's overall tension and circulation are stably maintained.
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