Chronic Low Back Pain

The incidence of serious side effects from acupuncture treatment is reported to be very low in large-scale prospective studies, with common reactions being temporary bruising or stiffness at the treatment site. Since thicker needles are thicker than standard needles, the procedure requires precise anatomical knowledge; however, utilizing ultrasound guidance enhances safety by allowing treatment to target only the tissue while avoiding blood vessels and nerves. Bee venom acupuncture is contraindicated in cases of bee venom allergy, so a skin reaction test prior to the procedure is standard procedure. For diabetic patients, infection control and post-procedure monitoring are crucial, so sharing blood sugar control status allows for a safer procedure. Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, there is a principle that the intensity of treatment must be tailored to the patient's body's recovery capacity. Even with the same blood stasis-related lower back pain, those with good physical strength are treated with thick needles to actively separate adhesions, whereas those with deep kidney weakness and declining vitality begin with gentle needles and pharmacopuncture, gradually increasing the intensity as their body tolerates it. Dongjedang’s stepwise external treatment, progressing from acupuncture to moxibustion, then to fire acupuncture/thread thread embedding, and finally to bee venom/pharmacopuncture, is a sequence of both effectiveness and safety. Tissue conditions are monitored via ultrasound at every stage, and in conditions where recovery is impaired, such as diabetes, internal treatment is combined with constitution-specific herbal medicine to support post-procedure recovery by nourishing digestive function and kidney energy while aiding blood circulation. We explain all concerns before the procedure and proceed only with your consent, so we encourage you to consult with us without worry.