What kind of network is BONEDOCTOR?

BONEDOCTOR is a Chuna manual therapy Korean medicine clinic network that helps patients first understand their pain, review necessary evaluations and treatment options, and then locate a nearby member clinic.

When your lower back hurts or your neck feels stiff and difficult to turn, many people first search for the disease name.

Could it be a disc problem? "Is my pelvis misaligned?" Do I need to get an MRI? Can I receive Chuna manual therapy?

However, even if the same area is painful, the cause of the pain and the priority of treatment may differ. BONEDOCTOR guides you to examine the currently uncomfortable area and symptoms, warning signs, movement, and nerve function in order, rather than starting with a diagnosis of the disease name.

When evaluating musculoskeletal pain, it is not limited to viewing only X-rays or MRIs.

In the consultation, the following information is first confirmed.

• When did the pain start?
• In which movement does the pain worsen?
• In which direction does the joint move poorly?
• whether the muscles are excessively tense or unable to exert proper force
• Is there any change in strength or sensation in the arms or legs?
• How much difficulty you experience with daily movements such as walking, sitting down and standing up, or bending over

For many common musculoskeletal pain complaints, a detailed history and physical and neurological examination can help assess the current condition and guide initial treatment.

However, if there are warning signs such as severe trauma, progressive muscle weakness, changes in bowel or bladder control, or high fever, imaging studies or evaluation by another medical institution may take precedence.

BONEDOCTOR does not state that Chuna manual therapy is necessary for all pain.

Chuna manual therapy is a Korean medicine manual treatment that examines and treats the movement and function of the spine, joints, and muscles based on history taking and physical examination. Depending on the patient's condition, it can be performed to help restore joint movement smoothly, manage excessively tense muscles and soft tissues, and facilitate comfortable daily movements.

However, in cases where fracture or infection is suspected, or when nerve function is rapidly declining, appropriate examinations and collaboration are prioritized over Chuna manual therapy.

Before recommending Chuna manual therapy, BONEDOCTOR places importance on first checking whether the treatment is appropriate for the patient’s current condition.

Pain relievers or injection therapy can help manage symptoms during periods of severe pain and assist with daily activities.

However, the fact that pain has decreased does not necessarily mean that joint mobility, muscle function, and the causes of recurring discomfort have all been restored.

If symptoms keep recurring, it is worth reviewing the following alongside treatment to reduce pain.

• Are there any areas with restricted movement?
• Is only a specific muscle excessively tense?
• whether force is transmitted evenly when moving the body
• Whether the same load is repeated in work and exercise movements
• Whether actual function has improved after treatment

At BONEDOCTOR member clinics, based on such functional assessments, Chuna manual therapy, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture treatment, and exercise and lifestyle management can be selected according to the patient's condition.

The goal of treatment goes beyond simply making a painful area hurt less when pressed.

The changes BONEDOCTOR looks for include:

• Is it easier to bend and straighten your back?
• Has the range of motion for turning your neck changed?
• Has the ability to lift your arm or climb stairs improved?
• Has the time spent sitting or walking increased?
• Is the strength and sensation in the arms and legs stable?
• Whether the therapeutic effects continue in daily life

It is important to adjust the technique, intensity, treatment interval, and exercise plan according to the treatment response.

BONEDOCTOR is a network of member Korean medicine clinics connecting multiple independent clinics and medical professionals.

Each member Korean medicine clinic is an independent medical institution that treats actual patients, and specific examinations and treatment plans are determined by the responsible medical team after directly assessing the patient's condition.

Each member Korean medicine clinic may offer different treatment areas and therapies; therefore, we operate the branch pages so that you can check the following information.

• Name and location of the Korean medicine clinic
• Clinic Hours
• Medical staff
• Chuna manual therapy treatment status
• Actual treatment provided
• Traffic and Parking
• Consultation and Appointment Methods

BONEDOCTOR aims to meet the following criteria.

• We begin with the patient's symptoms and function rather than the disease name.
• We place importance on history taking and physical and neurological examinations.
• If there are warning signs, examination and consultation take priority.
• We do not determine the cause of pain based solely on imaging findings.
• The suitability and intensity of Chuna manual therapy are assessed individually for each patient.
• We check not only pain but also changes in movement and daily function.
• Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and exercise with lifestyle management are planned together as needed.
• We do not make exaggerated treatment promises or use expressions such as 'corrected in one session'.

Let's first examine the location of pain and symptoms, and then check whether Chuna manual therapy can be considered given your current condition.