Occipital Neuralgia

Chronic laryngeal neuralgia (lasting more than two years) is often accompanied by central sensitization, so the treatment period may be longer and the response slower than in the acute phase. However, if structural causes such as fascial adhesions or cervical joint dysfunction remain, sufficient improvement is possible through moxibustion, pharmacopuncture, or acupuncture treatments. Treatment strategies are readjusted based on results from the initial 3 to 4 weeks, and improvement generally occurs in the order of reduced pain intensity, shortened duration, and decreased frequency. In Korean medicine, chronic pain is viewed as a condition where blood stasis and phlegm have accumulated in the meridians over a long period. The longer a condition persists, the more energy is required for treatment due to the overlapping deficiency of Qi and blood (Qi deficiency and blood deficiency); however, improvement is possible by fundamentally restoring organ function. At Dongjedang, we establish a foundation for recovery by gradually releasing local adhesions that obstruct meridian circulation using needle acupuncture, while replenishing Qi and blood with herbal medicine tailored to the patient's constitution. For chronic cases, we minimize recurrence by conducting lifestyle management education alongside treatment.