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Neck Pain

Korean medicine guide for forward head posture, straight neck, and cervical disc disorders.

Hyo-seop Kim
Medical ReviewHyo-seop KimChief Director

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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

Acupuncture

Yes. Acupuncture releases muscle rigidity around the cervical spine and improves circulation, making it effective for both acute and chronic neck pain.

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Cupping & Physical Therapy

Cupping Therapy

Yes. Cupping on the cervical spine and trapezius clears blood stasis and releases muscle tension, effectively easing neck and shoulder pain.

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Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine reduces inflammation around the cervical spine and improves circulation, supporting natural resorption of the disc. It also helps strengthen muscle and ligament.

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Chuna Therapy

Chuna Therapy

The cervical spine is an area we approach with particular caution. Very rarely, sudden thrusting manipulation of the neck has been reported in association with vertebral artery injury, so we give priority to gentle techniques. If you have high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, a history of neck vascular disease, or dizziness, visual disturbance or severe headache, please tell us in advance.

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Cost & Insurance

Cost & Insurance

Yes. Korean medicine procedures such as acupuncture, cupping and Chuna are covered by health insurance. Herbal formulas are not covered, but private indemnity insurance may reimburse them in some cases.

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Other Treatments

General

It varies a great deal with the cause. We cannot say we prevent recurrence; the goal is to shorten the painful period and keep daily life undisturbed. What most determines how long it takes is your screen height and how long you sit.

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Cervical Disc Herniation

Cervical Disc

We have compiled 7 questions about cervical disc herniation — Does a cervical disc require surgery · How long does treatment take · My arm is numb and my hand feels weak — is that a cervical disc

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Forward Head Posture (Turtle Neck)

Turtle Neck Syndrome

We have compiled 7 questions about forward head posture — Can forward head posture be corrected · Can it be treated with Korean medicine · How long does treatment take

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A condition in which nerves and blood vessels are compressed between the neck and shoulder (the thoracic outlet), producing arm numbness, cold hands and shoulder pain. Its symptoms resemble a cervical disc, so differential diagnosis matters.

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Arm Radiculopathy

Arm Radiculopathy

Numbness or pain in the arm. We distinguish nerve problems descending from the neck from problems in the arm itself.

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