Hip Pain

According to research, medicinal herbs included in traditional Korean medicine prescriptions have effects such as COX-2 inhibition, cytokine regulation, and chondrocyte protection. Herbs that nourish the kidneys, such as Achyranthes root and Eucommia bark, are known to contribute to promoting bone formation and protecting the cartilage matrix. However, it is difficult to reverse severe structural damage with herbal medicine alone, and its effectiveness is maximized when combined with external treatment and rehabilitation. Herbal prescriptions tailored to one's constitution help maintain long-term joint health. In Korean medicine, cartilage and bone problems in the hip joint are viewed as being caused by a deficiency in kidney vital energy. The kidneys produce bone marrow to solidify the bones, while the blood from the liver keeps tendons and ligaments supple. If kidney energy remains weak for a long time, bone marrow production decreases, causing the cartilage to dry out and the bones to weaken. At Dongjedang, following this flow, we prescribe herbal medicine tailored to your constitution by first releasing accumulated waste and stagnant blood, and then reinforcing the energy of the kidneys and liver. The goal is not merely to suppress pain, but to reduce recurrence by creating an environment where tissues surrounding the joints can recover.