Q How long do I usually have to receive Korean medicine treatment before I feel an effect?
A In faster cases, you may begin to feel a reduction in spasm frequency within 4 to 6 weeks, and we consider 3 months as the first course of treatment. The longer the spasm has lasted, the more important it is to adjust expectations in stages.
Detailed Answer
There is considerable individual variation, but the general course is as follows. Weeks 1-4: Many people first notice improved sleep quality and a slight reduction in spasm intensity. Weeks 4-8: A period when spasm frequency noticeably decreases. 3 months: The first evaluation point, where we compare spasm frequency, intensity, and daily disruption with the first visit. If the change is sufficient, we transition to maintenance treatment; if it is inadequate, we adjust the prescription. For long-standing cases of more than 5 years, steady treatment of 6 months or more is needed, and a realistic goal is to stabilize the condition to a manageable level rather than achieving complete resolution.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
A decrease in spasms is a sign that the Liver-Wind and phlegm-fluid state is improving. Because it takes time for the internal flow of the body to change, rather than expecting an immediate effect from 1 or 2 sessions, we recommend tracking the change together in 3-month units.
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