Pain/Rehabilitation in Ilgwang, Busan, Korea

I had sudden shoulder pain and tried visiting other hospitals and Korean medicine clinics, but nothing seemed to work. Then, my brother-in-law suggested I try the Jeonggwan Anesthesia Pain Medicine Clinic he had been going to, so I went. During the consultation, they used ultrasound to guide the treatment, which helped them pinpoint the painful areas really well. I received about 7 or 8 injections in my shoulder and back. After just one visit, I could feel an improvement. My arm wouldn’t go up at all, but after about six months, I could lift it. I went to the clinic for nearly a year for my knee and shoulder treatment. My knee was very painful, but after getting the injections, it definitely improved. My arm isn't fully back to normal yet, maybe about 95% better, and my knee has improved enough that I can walk comfortably. They also recommended some joint medication, which I’m taking regularly.

Once I hit my fifties, it became really difficult to get up after sitting down, so I went to the hospital. The doctor told me to get cartilage injections in my knee once a week for three weeks. I'm not sure yet if it's helping, but I think I need to keep getting the injections consistently. Since I've heard that it helps, I believe I'll get better and plan to visit the hospital regularly. After getting the injection and doing some physical therapy, I feel like my body is a bit lighter. Now that I'm at the age I am, I really resonate with the idea of needing to visit the hospital more often. The doctor is friendly, and the nurses are really nice, so I think I can manage the visits without too much trouble. I just hope I won't have to suffer anymore in the future.

I was surprised by how large the facility was. They did a great job pinpointing the areas that were uncomfortable, and the physical therapy was amazing. They switched things up about three times, and it was my first time having someone give me a hands-on massage. The water bed was also really refreshing. If there’s one thing that could be improved, it would be having to keep my pants down after being disinfected for the injection treatment while waiting for the doctor to come in.