Abnormal Cervical Spine Curvature Improved by Korean Medicine Treatment with Chuna Therapy: A Case Report

Abstract

This study discussed significant improvements in the cervical spine curvature and decreased pain levels after receiving combined Korean medicine treatments, including Chuna therapy, in a patient diagnosed with abnormal cervical spine curvature accompanied with neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. In addition to Chuna therapy, the patient received both inpatient and outpatient treatments between January 11, 2022, and February 26, 2022, including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, and physiotherapy. The patient’s condition was assessed by measuring the range of motion (ROM) to determine joint mobility, the numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to assess pain levels, and Jackson’s angle on radiography was utilized to assess cervical spine curvature. After treatment, the patient’s pain level decreased from NRS 5 to 1–2, with significant improvements in cervical ROM and Jackson’s angle.

Keywords

• abnormal cervical curvature
• chuna therapy
• combined korean medicine
• jackson’s angle
• numerical rating scale
• range of motion articular