Occipital Neuralgia

Recommended frequency of visits for laryngeal neuralgia: ① Acute phase (2 weeks): 3 times a week — Rapid relief of nerve compression using moxibustion, acupuncture, or pharmacopuncture ② Improvement phase (3–6 weeks): 2 times a week — Adhesion release and enhanced cervical spine stabilization ③ Stabilization phase (after): 1 time a week or every other week — Maintenance treatment to prevent recurrence. An interim evaluation based on the VAS (Pain Scale) is conducted in the 4th week of treatment, and the frequency is readjusted. Schedules can be flexibly adjusted according to work and living conditions, and the frequency of visits may decrease slightly when combined with herbal medicine. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective The effectiveness of meridian therapy is influenced by the frequency and interval of stimulation. Intensive initial acupuncture rapidly relieves meridian stagnation, while increasing the interval thereafter induces the recovery of organ function. At Dongjedang, we guide patients on the optimal frequency of visits by considering both their schedule and treatment response, and during the period of herbal medicine use, we design prescriptions to ensure sustained effects between visits. Visiting consistently without an overly demanding schedule leads to better long-term results.