Pes Anserine Bursitis

Prolonged sitting causes knee flexion contracture and hamstring shortening, creating continuous tension on the pes anserinus attachment site. On the other hand, since there is no impact stimulation like running or delivery work, the rate of tissue damage is slower, so the response to conservative treatment is often good. Improving the environment, such as adjusting chair height and footrests, is key to preventing recurrence.

Perspective of Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, prolonged sitting is considered a typical etiological cause that suppresses digestive and circulatory functions, leading to the accumulation of dampness and waste products in the body. Compression of the meridians running along the inner thighs leads to stagnation of Qi and blood on the medial side of the knee. Dongjedang provides a 2-3 minute stretching routine that can be practiced during work, and during treatment, uses acupuncture and moxibustion to open meridian pathways and resolve the chronic stagnation patterns unique to office workers.