Q It gets better, but then flares up again if I overexert myself. How can I reduce the risk of recurrence?
A It is easy to recur if you overexert yourself before weakened ligaments are sufficiently strengthened. Recurrence is significantly reduced if you complete ligament strengthening treatment and combine it with hip and core muscle strengthening and posture management.
Detailed Answer
If you stop treatment for sacroiliac joint pain just because the pain has subsided, the ligaments supporting the joint are still weak, causing the condition to flare up again with even minor strain. The recurrence rate is high if you have weak gluteal and core muscles or if you maintain a lifestyle that is unbalanced to one side.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In addition to external treatment that relieves pain and strengthens the affected area, Dongjedang also considers internal treatment, recognizing that recovery is slow when the body is fatigued or has an upset stomach. We place emphasis on building a body that does not stiffen again by emptying accumulated burdens (detoxification) and replenishing it according to your constitution (constitutional conditioning).
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