Q I am in my late 60s, and my fascia is knotted all over my body. I am worried that treatment might be ineffective as I get older.
A Treatment for myofascial pain syndrome is still meaningful, even for older patients. While the rate of tissue regeneration may be slow, the therapeutic response itself is maintained. By stimulating tissue regeneration with needle acupuncture and thread embedding, and reinforcing Qi and blood with herbal medicine, pain reduction and functional recovery are possible.
Detailed Answer
In Korean medicine, as one ages, the fundamental vital energy (Jeonggi) and Qi and blood become deficient, resulting in a state where the fascia does not receive sufficient nutrient supply. The kidney system nourishes bones, while the liver system nourishes muscles and tendons; the decline of these functions leads to chronic tension and pain in the fascia. At Dongjedang, we employ external treatments—physically resolving hardened adhesions with needle acupuncture and stimulating regeneration with thread embedding—along with prescribing herbal medicine designed to reinforce fundamental vital energy and Qi and blood to ensure the treatment effect is better maintained. A step-by-step approach tailored to your current condition and goals is more important than age.
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