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Neck & Lower Back Disc
A sharp twinge when putting on socks,
and a stiff back when standing up after sitting.
If your tests come back normal but the pain persists,
we start by finding the cause with ultrasound.
we start by finding the cause with ultrasound.
Pain & Musculoskeletal Clinic
Pain you've been enduring recurs when the cause is unknown
Rather than briefly suppressing the pain,
we find the cause to prevent recurrence.
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Pain Despite Normal Tests
Your MRI and X-ray are normal,
yet the pain is still there.
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Knee & Shoulder Joint Pain
An aching twinge on the stairs,
and a throbbing shoulder that makes it hard to sleep at night.
Special Diagnosis System
The cause of pain often lies 'where you can't see'
MRI and X-ray are tests specialized in viewing the structure of bones and discs. As a result, subtle inflammation or partial damage in soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments, and bursae often does not show up clearly.
At 경희약손한의원, an RMSK-certified Korean medicine doctor checks the condition of soft tissues in real time using ultrasound. We view the swelling and inflammation that cannot be detected by touch on the screen together with the patient, and administer ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture precisely at that spot.
We then correct the misaligned spine and joints with Chuna manual therapy, and add large moxibustion and herbal medicine—aiming not merely to suppress the pain, but to find the cause and prevent recurrence.
Specialized diagnosis system
Core Solution A 4-step treatment that controls pain
A 4-step treatment that controls pain
and prevents recurrence
1
Pain Relief
We quickly reduce your current pain with pharmacopuncture and acupuncture.
2
Reducing Swelling & Inflammation
We calm the inflammation in swollen tissues with pharmacopuncture made from refined herbal ingredients.
3
Restoring Function
We loosen stiff muscles and revive weakened function with large moxibustion, cupping, and electroacupuncture.
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Preventing Recurrence
We examine the deep stabilizing muscles that support your body, along with lifestyle habits, so the same problem does not recur.
Tailored Treatment by Area
We check with ultrasound and provide tailored treatment according to the painful area and its cause.
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Neck & Lower Back Disc / Stenosis / Sciatica
Main Symptoms
- • A sharp twinge in the back when putting on socks
- • Numbness and pulling in the legs
- • Lower back pain when coughing
Diagnosis Pattern
Inflammation around the spine and nerves
Recommended Treatment
Chuna & Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture
We correct spinal alignment and reduce inflammation around the nerves.
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Knee & Shoulder Joint Pain (Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff)
Main Symptoms
- • An aching knee on the stairs
- • A shoulder that throbs at night
- • A popping sound when standing up after sitting
Diagnosis Pattern
Soft tissue damage around the joint
Recommended Treatment
Precise Pharmacopuncture & Large Moxibustion
We confirm the damaged area with ultrasound and treat the exact spot.
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Wrist, Ankle & Elbow (Tenosynovitis, Sprain, Tennis Elbow)
Main Symptoms
- • A stiff wrist every morning
- • An aching twinge after a sprain
- • Pain on the outer side of the elbow
Diagnosis Pattern
Tendon and ligament inflammation
Recommended Treatment
Ultrasound Pharmacopuncture & Acupuncture
We directly calm tendon and ligament inflammation that pain-relief patches can't heal.
경희약손한의원 Non-Surgical Pain Treatment
We confirm the cause with ultrasound and treat it precisely with Chuna and pharmacopuncture.
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Precise Ultrasound Diagnosis
An RMSK-certified Korean medicine doctor checks the condition of muscles, ligaments, and joints
in real time and views it together with the patient.
in real time and views it together with the patient.
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Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture
We confirm the lesion in real time and administer pharmacopuncture at the exact depth and location
(deep ligament damage, nerve entrapment, frozen shoulder).
(deep ligament damage, nerve entrapment, frozen shoulder).
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Chuna Manual Therapy
We correct the misaligned spine and joints by pushing and pulling by hand
(neck and lower back disc, forward head posture, pelvis).
(neck and lower back disc, forward head posture, pelvis).
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Large Moxibustion, Cupping & Electroacupuncture
We loosen stiff muscles and aid circulation
to speed up recovery.
to speed up recovery.
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Customized Herbal Medicine
We aid recovery from within the body
and safely manage concurrent use with conventional medication.
and safely manage concurrent use with conventional medication.
Attending Medical Staff
Director Seo Se-wook
Every discomfort has a cause. For ten years I have practiced by confirming that cause with my own eyes. For spine and joint pain, I use musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK) to see the structure directly, then treat with Chuna therapy, pharmacopuncture, and ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture. For concerns that rarely show up on tests — digestion, circulation, fatigue — I work from abdominal ultrasound (ARDMS) and constitutional diagnosis with customized herbal medicine. Either way, treatment begins only after the cause is confirmed.
Treatment Process
Treatment Process
1
Consultation
We review your symptoms and medical history—
since when and with which movements it hurts.
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Ultrasound Examination
We view the condition of the soft tissues on screen together
and confirm the cause.
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Tailored Treatment
We perform the treatment suited to your condition—among
Chuna, pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, large moxibustion, and herbal medicine.
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Progress Management
We check progress with ultrasound at each visit,
adjust the plan, and manage recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. My MRI and X-ray are normal. Can it still be treated?
A. Even when tests are normal, soft tissue problems in muscles and ligaments are often identifiable with ultrasound. If there is pain, the cause certainly lies somewhere.
Q. Does pharmacopuncture hurt a lot?
A. There may be slight pain depending on the area, but because we administer it while viewing the exact location with ultrasound, unnecessary stimulation is reduced. The soreness after the procedure usually subsides within a day.
Q. Isn't herbal medicine bad for the liver?
A. It is not true that herbal medicine is invariably bad for the liver. Before prescribing, we carefully check your health condition, current medications, and underlying conditions, and prescribe safely according to your constitution.
Q. Can I take it together with conventional medication?
A. We first check the conventional medication you are currently taking, and if needed we space out the dosing times or adjust the amount to guide you safely. If you are taking any medication, please feel free to let us know.
Q. I was told it's degenerative and there's nothing to be done.
A. While it is difficult to reverse worn cartilage, reducing inflammation in the surrounding tissues and restoring function is certainly something you can expect. Timing matters more than age.
Q. About how much does it cost?
A. Ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture is around 20,000–35,000 KRW per session, and Chuna manual therapy is covered by national health insurance up to 20 times per year (eligible for private insurance claims). Since it varies depending on the patient's condition and concurrent treatments, we will provide detailed cost information by phone or KakaoTalk.
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