Chronic Low Back Pain

The relationship between chronic pain and diet is primarily mediated by systemic inflammation levels. Refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup, and frequent alcohol consumption raise inflammatory markers and increase visceral fat, exacerbating both the mechanical load on the lower back and inflammatory pain. Conversely, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants found in vegetables and fruits, sufficient protein for muscle maintenance (more than 1g per kg of body weight), and vitamin D are beneficial for musculoskeletal health. While consuming 2 to 3 cups of caffeine a day is generally not problematic, excessive amounts that interfere with sleep can increase pain sensitivity. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective Korean medicine views greasy, sweet, stimulating, and cold foods as weakening digestive functions, creating sticky waste products within the body. These waste products block the pathways of Qi and blood, causing heavy and stiff lower back pain. If you experience heavier lower back pain and swelling on rainy days, it is highly likely that dietary waste is contributing to your pain. Dongjedang improves the internal environment prone to pain by resolving localized Qi and blood stagnation through acupuncture and moxibustion, employing a detoxification approach to flush out accumulated waste and toxins, and using constitution-tailored herbal medicine to revitalize digestive function. Dietary adjustment is part of this detoxification process, and we provide specific guidance tailored to the patient's constitution and digestive condition during the consultation.