Q I am a factory worker in my 50s working near Dongincheon. Can I receive treatment while continuing to do work that requires using my hands?
A It is possible to receive treatment without having to stop working completely. However, the effectiveness of the treatment is maintained only if work is adjusted to include wearing a wrist brace and reducing the frequency of repetitive movements. We coordinate the treatment schedule to fit your work hours and provide consultation on correcting your work posture.
Detailed Answer
In environments where you cannot completely stop using your hands, such as manufacturing or factory work, receiving treatment while working is a realistic goal. The key is to adjust the intensity of treatment and the workload. For 48 hours after acupuncture or thread lifting, you should reduce high-intensity repetitive tasks on the affected wrist, and you can continue working while wearing a brace during other times. If it is possible to reduce work frequency by more than 30% or be assigned to a shift with less thumb load, the treatment period can be significantly shortened.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In repetitive work environments, the problem is that blood stasis reaccumulates faster than the rate of healing. Considering this, Dongjedang increases the frequency of pharmacopuncture and bee venom therapy to continuously maintain anti-inflammatory effects and remove blood stasis, while supplementing fatigue recovery and muscle and vein nutrition with herbal medicine tailored to the individual's constitution. Given that workers often experience accompanying musculoskeletal problems in other areas such as the knees and lower back due to the nature of their work, it is more efficient to approach this together from the perspective of improving overall Qi and blood circulation.
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