Gwanjeoldan (關節丹)

A supplement is a food that adds a specific nutrient; Gwanjeoldan is a herbal formula prescribed after examination. It is hard to say which is better, and herbal medicine cannot restore cartilage that has already worn away. What actually matters in managing degenerative arthritis is strength training and weight management.

It is hard to state a fixed period in advance, so we review progress every 2 to 4 weeks and adjust. Herbal medicine cannot restore cartilage that has already worn away; the aim is pain management and keeping daily function. What actually matters is thigh strength training and weight management.

We also prescribe it, depending on the situation, for other joints such as the shoulder, wrist, hip and ankle. The cause differs by site, so we adjust the prescription after examination; in cases such as a rotator cuff tear or severe nerve compression, imaging and an orthopaedic assessment come first.