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Chuna Therapy

It differs from person to person, and we will not claim it is "almost painless". Stiffness for a day or two afterwards is a common reaction, but this is not a treatment to endure — please tell us right away if it hurts. It is limited or not performed in osteoporosis, a history of compression fracture, recent fracture, previous spinal surgery, or pregnancy.

Hyo-seop Kim
Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director
Chuna Therapy

Q. Is Chuna effective for lumbar disc herniation?

A.

Yes, very effective — relieves pressure and improves alignment.

📝 Detailed Answer

Chuna for lumbar disc: ① decompression techniques relieve disc pressure, ② alignment correction reduces nerve compression, ③ surrounding muscle release, ④ posture correction prevents recurrence, ⑤ 70–80% improvement reported in mild-moderate disc cases. Avoid in: acute severe disc with cauda equina syndrome (red flag for surgery). Sessions 1–2x weekly. Insurance covers Chuna up to 20 sessions/year.
Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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