Myofascial Pain Syndrome

The frequency and duration of treatment for myofascial pain syndrome vary depending on the duration of the onset, the number of trigger points, the degree of chronicity, and occupational load. Generally, during the initial 2 to 4 weeks, treatment is conducted 2 to 3 times a week to intensively resolve active trigger points. Once symptoms decrease by more than 50%, the frequency is switched to once a week for maintenance treatment for an additional 4 to 8 weeks. Chronic patients may require a full course of 8 to 16 weeks. Intensive early treatment is crucial because excessively long treatment intervals can reactivate trigger points. From a Korean medicine perspective, intensive stimulation must be applied during the early stages when Qi and blood begin to circulate in order to establish a flow of change. After creating a flow by resolving liver stagnation and eliminating blood stasis through intensive early treatment, subsequent treatments proceed by maintaining and deepening that flow. At Dongjedang, we fully assess your current condition during the initial consultation and provide detailed guidance on a step-by-step treatment plan, allowing you to clearly set your treatment schedule and goals from the very beginning.