IT Band Syndrome

Initial Consultation: Medical History (Pain Characteristics, Training History) → Physical Examination (Ober Test, Noble Compression Test) → Ultrasound Confirmation of Adhesion → Establishment of Treatment Plan. Treatment Cycle: Acute Phase (1–3 weeks) 2–3 times a week → Recovery Phase (4–8 weeks) 1–2 times a week → Maintenance Phase 1–2 times a month. The approximate total number of treatments is 6–8 sessions for mild cases, 10–14 sessions for moderate cases, and 16–20 sessions for chronic or severe adhesions. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective Korean medicine treatment is divided into two stages: draining stagnant blood and replenishing Qi and blood. In the initial stages, adhesions and stagnant blood are actively removed using needle acupuncture and pharmacopuncture (2–3 times per week), while from the middle stages onwards, regeneration and replenishment are combined using thread embedding and herbal medicine (once a week). At Dongjedang, we provide transparent guidance on the future plan following an interim evaluation after 4 treatments. For busy professionals, we also coordinate a schedule that takes treatment intervals into account.