Q I am a busy office worker in my 30s. How often do I need to visit the Korean medicine clinic for treatment of a gastrocnemius muscle injury?
A The general treatment schedule involves 2-3 visits per week during the acute phase (1-2 weeks), 1-2 visits per week during the recovery phase (3-6 weeks), and visits every other week during the maintenance phase. The total treatment period is estimated to be approximately 3-4 weeks for Grade I and 6-10 weeks for Grade II, depending on the severity of the injury. You can utilize evening and weekend hours to fit your work schedule, and focusing treatment early on can reduce the total number of visits.
Detailed Answer
The treatment schedule for a gastrocnemius muscle injury proceeds in the following order: ① Acute Phase (0-2 weeks): Aims to control inflammation and resolve blood stasis, 2-3 times a week with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and cupping; ② Proliferative Phase (3-5 weeks): Induces muscle fiber regeneration using needle insertion and thread embedding, 1-2 times a week; ③ Remodeling Phase (6-10 weeks): Enhances function and prevents recurrence, confirmed every other week. For office workers, weekday lunch and after-work hours are available, and a method combining intensive weekend treatment with weekday rehabilitation exercises is also effective. Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic In Korean medicine, the frequency of treatment varies depending on the amount of stagnant blood and the degree of energy deficiency. In the early stages, the more stagnant blood is, the more frequently circulation needs to be released; during the recovery phase, the focus is on replenishing the body's qi and blood. At Dongjedang, we assess the stage of injury during the first visit and design a personalized schedule to guide patients in balancing their work life with treatment.
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