Achilles Tendinitis

The prognosis for Achilles tendonitis varies significantly depending on the stage, the degree of tendon degeneration, and the timing of treatment initiation. Pure tendinopathy, which lacks internal calcification or partial rupture of the tendon, improves significantly within weeks with appropriate treatment, but chronic degenerative tendinopathy requires structural remodeling of the tendon tissue and takes several months. Checking the condition of the tendon via ultrasound allows for a more accurate prediction of the prognosis. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective

In Korean medicine, the recovery speed of the Achilles tendon is considered to be directly linked to the vitality of kidney energy. If kidney energy is significantly deficient, the regrowth rate of the tendon is slow, and since treatments involving external stimulation alone have limitations, it is crucial to replenish the energy of the kidneys and liver through oral herbal medicine to create a body condition conducive to recovery. At Dongjedang, we assist in the qualitative recovery of tendon tissue by applying acupuncture to loosen hardened tissue, procedures involving warm stimulation with needles and threads, and bee venom and pharmacopuncture in stages according to the treatment phase (acute sedation → regeneration → strengthening). We provide guidance on recovery standards for each stage from the beginning to reduce unnecessary anxiety.