Korean Medicine Clinic in Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju, Korea

I had lower back pain, so I visited 365 Korean Medicine Clinic in Yeoseo-dong for treatment. The lighting was poor and it was dark while going up the stairs to the second floor of the hospital, so I hope they improve thatㆍㆍㆍ After checking in and having a consultation, I had a treatment on the heated ondol floor that is typical of Korean medicine clinics. After the heat treatment, I got about 20–30 acupuncture needles—so many. I also received bee venom acupuncture, and somehow I felt refreshed afterward. The doctor who performed the acupuncture was extremely kind. The nurse welcomed me very kindly. After discussing the painful area with the director, they took X-rays, made a diagnosis, and proceeded with the appropriate treatment. It was a procedure where injections were administered directly into my neck and shoulders. Each time the needle went in, I felt a sharp, tingling sensation along with a heavy ache, but it was bearable. After that, I had a simple neck and shoulder massage in the physical therapy room, then I was prescribed about a week’s worth of medication and took it. My condition improved considerably. They said I need to continue getting the treatment several more times. I’ll post updates on my progress each time I receive treatment.

I felt like my lower back pain improved after treatment with acupuncture and cupping. The doctor is also kind.

I received treatment from Dr. Kim Tae-seok, the head doctor at Wungcheon Oriental Medicine Clinic. My father received treatment last summer and took traditional herbal medicine for three months, which improved his strength. I was planning to have him come back this spring, but he expressed that he wanted to return sooner, so we visited again. He usually caught colds in November and December every winter, but it seems he won’t get sick this winter. Here, they don't just take a simple pulse; they do various tests. They conducted EEG tests, anxiety, stress, concentration, and sleep tests. The PHAS test is a health prediction solution based on blood test results, and they say it provides a personalized health management report. There was also an artery hardening test. After all the testing, they show you the results one by one and explain everything in detail. Since my father took the herbal medicine for three months last year, this time it seems he can take it just twice a day for two months. They send the herbal medicine by mail. They also gave him nasal spray, which is good to use multiple times a day inside the nose.