Calf Muscle Strain

Characteristics of muscle injury in the elderly: ① Reduced rate of muscle fiber regeneration due to a decrease in the number of satellite cells ② Reduced local blood flow due to vascular aging ③ Decreased protein synthesis ability (anabolic resistance) ④ Possibility of comorbid conditions (diabetic vasculopathy, statin-induced myopathy, etc.). However, despite these limitations, the recovery of functional independence is fully possible through intensive treatment, appropriate protein intake, and gradual rehabilitation. The goal is to maintain pain-free daily walking rather than fully recovering muscle strength. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective In Korean medicine, muscle damage in the elderly is rooted in the decline of kidney energy and insufficient blood supply to the liver. Since the kidneys govern bones and bone marrow, and the liver governs muscles and tendons, musculoskeletal recovery slows down when both organs weaken together. At Dongjedang, we are creating a treatment environment where functional recovery is possible even for those in their 70s by resolving local blood stasis through acupuncture and moxibustion, while using herbal medicine tailored to the individual's constitution to reinforce kidney and liver functions. We also provide balance training and lifestyle guidance to prevent falls.