Q Is treatment at a Korean medicine clinic actually effective for pes anserinus tendinitis? I heard at the hospital that I just need to get injections.
A Steroid injections provide rapid short-term pain relief, but repeated injections carry a risk of soft tissue weakening. Korean medicine treatment has a strength in lowering the recurrence rate by using acupuncture, moxibustion, and pharmacopuncture to reduce inflammation in the bursa while simultaneously promoting the recovery of surrounding muscle and ligament function. Combining these two approaches according to the situation is the most efficient approach.
Detailed Answer
Steroid injections are effective for relieving acute pain, but repeated use has been reported to potentially lead to local tissue atrophy and ligament weakening. On the other hand, physical therapy and exercise rehabilitation help restore muscle strength, but they take time to quickly control the inflammation itself.
Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic
In Korean medicine, acupuncture is used to open meridian flow and resolve local qi and blood stagnation, while moxibustion is used to separate adhesions around the bursa, thereby eliminating the structural cause. Pharmacopuncture and bee venom acupuncture aim to reduce steroid dependence by directly delivering anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects to the local area. Thread lifting induces collagen regeneration to contribute to the long-term strengthening of ligaments and tendons, while herbal medicine tailored to the individual's constitution eliminates dampness and blood stasis to aid in fundamental recovery.
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