Is vibration therapy painful?

No, it usually feels like a deep massage.

Vibration Therapy in Uijeongbu, Korea

In short: Targeted vibration energy that loosens knotted muscle and soft tissue to improve pain and movement.

What is Vibration Therapy?

Vibration therapy with the 01M7 device delivers controlled mechanical vibration into muscles and soft tissues. It relaxes hardened muscle, improves local circulation and makes stretching easier, and is often combined with manual therapy.

At a glance

Type: Physical therapy
Korean name: 진동 치료
Performed or prescribed by: Dr. Ji Seung-hun, neurosurgeon
Where: Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2, Uijeongbu

How it works, step by step

The applicator is moved over tight muscle groups.
Frequency and depth are adjusted to comfort.
Followed by stretching or manual therapy.

Conditions it is used for

Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Chronic muscle pain with trigger points that refer pain elsewhere, common in the neck, shoulders and lower back.
Text Neck: Neck, shoulder and upper-back pain from spending long hours with the head pushed forward over phones and laptops.
Piriformis Syndrome: Buttock pain and sciatica-like symptoms from a tight piriformis muscle irritating the sciatic nerve.
Chronic Lower Back Pain: Back pain lasting more than three months, usually from a combination of joint, disc and muscle factors that needs a structured plan.

Benefits

Relaxes deep muscle knots
Improves flexibility
Comfortable and quick

Recovery and aftercare

None required.

How many sessions will I need?

Used as needed within rehabilitation sessions.

Cost and insurance

Coverage depends on the exact procedure and your National Health Insurance (NHIS) status; the doctor explains costs before treatment. Many Korean private indemnity (실손) policies reimburse non-covered items. See the full price and insurance guide.

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.

Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery