Ankle Sprain

The chronic stage of an ankle sprain is a state where ligament collagen fibers are disorderly rearranged, and adhesions and scars form in the surrounding soft tissues. At this stage, structural problems cannot be resolved with simple anti-inflammatory painkillers or physical therapy alone. Dochim (needle acupuncture) treatment directly dissects this scar tissue to restore normal sliding function, while thread embedding induces collagen regeneration through continuous stimulation within the tissue. Studies have shown that Dochim treatment for patients with chronic ankle instability significantly improved balance ability and pain indices. The chronic stage is a state where Qi and blood become stagnant in the meridians and the liver and kidneys become deficient. Without the removal of blood stasis, if time passes, the muscles and veins gradually harden, leading to persistent pain. At Dongjedang, we release physical adhesions with Dochim, soothe chronic inflammation with bee venom and pharmacopuncture, and nourish the liver and kidneys with herbal medicine tailored to the patient's constitution, thereby restoring an environment where nutrients are supplied to the ligaments and cartilage. There is no such thing as a time when it increases, and the more chronic the condition, the more a systematic approach is required.