Q How often should I visit a Korean medicine clinic for shoulder impingement syndrome? It is difficult to come every day due to work.
A During the initial intensive treatment phase, visiting 2 to 3 times a week is most effective, and this is reduced to once a week once symptoms improve. For office workers, visiting twice a week—either during lunch or in the evening after work—is sufficient to see results.
Detailed Answer
The treatment cycle for shoulder impingement syndrome varies depending on the symptom stage. Treatment three times a week is recommended during the acute phase (within 4 weeks of onset), while twice a week is sufficient during the subacute and chronic phases. If the treatment interval is too long (more than 2 weeks), the treatment effect does not accumulate, and pain recurs. Generally, after 4 to 6 weeks of intensive treatment during the initial phase, the system transitions to a maintenance phase of once every 2 to 4 weeks. We adjust the treatment cycle considering the 48 to 72-hour recovery period following procedures such as needle acupuncture and thread lifting. In Korean medicine, stagnation of Qi and blood follows a pattern of releasing and re-accumulating in regular cycles; therefore, it is important to maintain treatment intervals shorter than this cycle. Dongjedang provides medical services until 7 PM for working patients and efficiently schedules needle acupuncture and thread lifting treatments within 30 to 40 minutes to allow for simultaneous work life. When combined with herbal medicine, internal treatment sustains Qi and blood circulation, maintaining effectiveness even with reduced visit frequency.
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