Q How often do I need to come for treatment? It is difficult for me to come often because I work.
A During the initial 2 to 4 weeks, intensive treatment 2 to 3 times a week is used to rapidly stabilize symptoms. Afterward, the frequency is reduced to once a week, transitioning to a maintenance and recurrence prevention phase. The total treatment duration is generally 4 to 6 weeks for mild cases and 8 to 12 weeks for moderate cases.
Detailed Answer
The treatment schedule for carpal tunnel syndrome varies depending on the severity of symptoms. In the early stages, when nocturnal pain is severe and daily function is impaired, nerve compression is rapidly reduced through intensive acupuncture and moxibustion treatment 2 to 3 times a week. Once symptoms improve by more than 70%, the frequency is reduced to once a week, transitioning to a structural reinforcement (thread thread embedding and bee venom acupuncture) and recurrence prevention phase. Office workers can maintain their treatment schedule without difficulty by utilizing evening and Saturday appointments. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The principle of Korean medicine treatment for Qi-blood stagnation is to initially focus intensively on opening the meridians to unblock the flow of Qi and blood, and then gradually induce self-circulation. The approach of widening the intervals after intensive initial treatment is based on this principle; treating too sporadically can cause Qi and blood to become blocked again, potentially prolonging the treatment period. At Dongjedang, we design a realistic schedule tailored to the patient's lifestyle during the initial consultation.
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