The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (척추신경추나의학회지)
- Volume 2 Issue 1
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- Pages.99-114
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- 2007
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- 1975-535X(pISSN)
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- 2982-6136(eISSN)
Introduction of Bong Chuna Manual Therapy
봉 추나요법의 개요
- Oh, Won-Kyo (Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, SiheungJungang Oriental Medicine hospital) ;
- Shin, Byung-Cheul (Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Won-Kwang University)
- Published : 2007.06.30
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to introduce the Chuna Manual Therapy (CMT) using Bong (a type of stick which is called 'bong') as a part of Oriental Medicine. Methods : We searched several traditional methods of CMT using Bong, either individual contact to specialist of CMT using Bong or referred to publications, and summarized briefly for introduction. Authors also made a comparative study between existing CMT and CMT using the bong. Results & Conclusions : The indications of Bong CMT are regarded as acute or chronic pain syndrome, whiplash associated disorders, facet syndrome, vertebral misalignment, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity and also lower extremity length difference caused by malalignment of vertebrae and pelvic bone. The Meridian Muscle Therapy by pressing down using the Bong can be carried out on the imbalances of the muscle by shortening and lengthening contraction. CMT with Bong is considered more effective than other existing CMT in terms of effectiveness. In the case of pelvic correction which needs a tremendous amount of force, it can reduce the force required effectively. This fact can be inferred by the theory of composition and decomposition of force during the transmission of power. We can perform Bong CMT feeling less fatigued subsequently than general CMT. Pressing down with flexed fingers to grip bong acts on the contraction of flexor digiti and extensor digiti muscle, this protects the