Hallux Valgus

It is easy to think about ending treatment when pain drops to VAS 3 or lower, but at this point, ligament elasticity and intrinsic muscle function have not yet been fully recovered. Thread insertion stimulates collagen synthesis to strengthen ligaments, while foot muscle rehabilitation slows down the rate of re-deformation. It is beneficial for long-term management to undergo follow-up checkups at intervals of 6 months to 1 year after 3 months of maintenance treatment.

Perspective of Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, the disappearance of pain is merely the resolution of surface symptoms; the underlying causes, such as weakened digestive and absorption functions and kidney energy, often remain. Maintaining a recurrence-free state requires completing the stage of strengthening muscles and blood vessels with thread lifting and replenishing them with herbal medicine tailored to your constitution. At Dongjedang, we recommend one acupuncture and thread lifting session per month during the maintenance phase, and we gradually reduce the frequency of clinic visits by linking this with a self-exercise program.