Q I am a man in my 30s working at a logistics center near Dongincheon. Because I lift heavy loads every day, I suffer from persistent tightness and pain in my back and lower back. Does occupational overload cause myofascial pain syndrome?
A Repetitive handling of heavy objects or unilateral overloading are representative occupational causes that promote micro-damage to the fascia and the formation of trigger points. If damaged fascia accumulates without sufficient recovery, it leads to chronic pain. Proper work posture and sufficient stretching are important, and improvement is possible when combined with professional treatment.
Detailed Answer
From a Korean medicine perspective, excessive labor damages digestive and nutritional functions, creating a state where muscles do not receive sufficient nutrition. The spleen is responsible for growing flesh and muscle; if this function declines, the fascia loses elasticity, making it easy for waste products (stagnant blood and phlegm) to accumulate. If the major pathways running along the fascia of the back and lower back become blocked, it manifests as tightness and spreading pain. At Dongjedang, treatment is directed to enhance the fascia's self-healing ability by clearing blocked flow using acupuncture and moxibustion, promoting the regeneration of damaged fascial tissue with fire acupuncture or thread embedding, and reinforcing digestive and nutritional energy with herbal medicine tailored to the individual's constitution.
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