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It varies a great deal with the cause. Acute cases are relatively short; where there is a structural cause such as a disc or stenosis, we think in terms of months. The goal is to shorten the painful period and keep daily life undisturbed, and we track progress by how long you can sit and how far you can walk.

Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director

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Q. I was recommended surgery — can Korean medicine replace it?

For 80% of cases yes; severe cases require surgery for safety.

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Korean medicine vs surgery: ① 80% of recommended back surgeries unnecessary — conservative treatment works, ② Korean medicine + Chuna often resolves disc/sciatica without surgery, ③ surgery indicated for: cauda equina syndrome (medical emergency), severe progressive weakness, intractable pain after 6 months conservative treatment, ④ try Korean medicine first 6–12 weeks for non-emergency cases. Specialist consultation always recommended for surgical decisions.

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Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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