• Title/Summary/Keyword: Pharmacopuncture at Lumbar Facet Joints

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A Case Report inculding Pharmacopuncture Therapy at Lumbar Facet joints for a Patient with Lumbar Disc Herniation with Lower Back Pain and Leg Radiating Pain that Worsen during Pregnancy (요추 후관절 약침 치료를 병행한 임신 중 요통 및 하지방사통이 악화된 요추 추간판 탈출증 환자 증례 보고)

  • Kim, Su-Jin;Kim, Sun-A;Kim, Min-Kyung;Lee, Si-Won;Kyung, Da-Hyun;Bae, Ji-Eun;Kwon, Yong-Su;Huh, Hyo-Seung
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.93-103
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report a case of a pregnant woman diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation that improved in lumbar pain and radiating leg pain through combined korean medical treatment including pharmacopuncture at lumbar facet joints in situations surgical and pharmacological treatment is limited due to pregnancy. Methods: A combination of treatment including pharmacopuncture at lumbar facet joints, acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine was provided for 1 month to a woman at 21 weeks pregnant who was diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation. Her progress was assessed with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), EuroQol-5Dimension (EQ-5D) before and after treatment. Results: After the treatment, the pain decreased and the quality of life was enhanced. No adverse events were observed. Conclusions: The findings indicate that combined korean medical treatment including pharmacopuncture at lumbar facet joints can be safe and effective alternative to treat lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy.

A Case Report of Post Hysterectomy Syndrome Treated with a Combination of Korean Medical Treatment (자궁절제술 후 증후군 환자의 복합 한방 증례 보고)

  • Jae-Won Park;Su-Jin Kim;Ji-Eun Bae;Ji-Eun Koo;Jun-Hyo Bae;Joo-Young Yoon;Jun-Kyu Lim;Yu-Sun Jeon;Yong-Jun Kim
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.91-100
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    • 2022
  • Objectives The purpose of this study was to report a case of a woman diagnosed with post hysterectomy syndrome treated with combined Korean medical treatment. Methods A combination of treatment including chuna manual therapy, pharmacopuncture at the lumbar facet joints, acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine was provided for 1 month. Progress was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, EuroQol-5Dimension, and Hot Flush Score before and after treatment. Results After treatment, the symptoms were reduced and the quality of life was enhanced, although there was no improvement in the abnormal sensation in the anterior part of the thigh. No adverse events were observed. Conclusions The findings indicate that a combination of Korean medical treatment can be a safe and effective alternative treatment in reducing LBP and hot flushes after hysterectomy.