Chronic Lower Back Pain Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Back pain lasting more than three months, usually from a combination of joint, disc and muscle factors that needs a structured plan.

In short: Back pain lasting more than three months, usually from a combination of joint, disc and muscle factors that needs a structured plan.

What is Chronic Lower Back Pain?

Chronic low back pain rarely has a single cause. Degenerated discs, facet joints, weak core muscles, posture and stress all contribute. A combined plan of accurate diagnosis, targeted procedures and rehabilitation works better than painkillers alone.

Common symptoms

• Persistent aching back pain
• Stiffness
• Flare-ups with activity or sitting
• Poor sleep

What causes it?

• Disc degeneration
• Facet arthritis
• Muscle deconditioning
• Posture and stress

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Detailed history, examination and imaging to find the main pain generators.

Non-surgical treatment options

• Manual Therapy: One-to-one hands-on treatment by a trained therapist to release tight muscles, mobilise stiff joints and correct posture and alignment.
• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.
• Prolotherapy: An injection treatment that stimulates the body's own repair of weakened ligaments and tendons around the spine, limb joints and jaw.
• Joint Nerve Block: A precise injection that blocks the small sensory nerves carrying pain from an arthritic or irritated joint, such as the knee, shoulder or spinal…
• Hydro-Massage Water Bed: Dry hydro-massage on a water bed that uses water pressure to relax the whole body without getting wet, the 'Loosen' step of the HEAL system.
• Vibration Therapy: Targeted vibration energy that loosens knotted muscle and soft tissue to improve pain and movement.

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

• Daily walking
• Core and hip strengthening
• Sleep and stress management

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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