Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital Holds Health Lectures for Senior Citizens with Spinal Diseases

Jul 10, 2024

Amid the rainy season's heavy rain and hot and humid weather, a self-sustaining oriental medicine hospital gave a lecture through the rain for the health of local seniors.

Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital (Hospital President Choi Woo-sung) announced on the 10th that it visited the Cheongju Naedeok Senior Welfare Center on the 9th to give health lectures on spinal diseases.

On this day, Choi Woo-sung, head of Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital, visited the Cheongju Naedeok Senior Welfare Center in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, and gave health lectures on spinal diseases to 40 members of the welfare center. Focusing on the three major degenerative spinal diseases, lumbar disc (lumbar disc herniation), spinal canal stenosis, and spinal anterior dislocation, the outline of the disease, major symptoms, treatment cases, and oriental medicine treatment were explained. It also introduced preventive measures such as simple stretching and lifestyle habits for the elderly to have a healthy summer, drawing a great response.



In this rainy season, special attention should be paid to the health of the elderly. Higher humidity may cause back pain 'wet back pain', or lower pressure may increase the pressure inside the spine, causing back pain. There are also frequent falls where people slip and fall in the rain.

Choi Woo-sung, head of Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital, said, `I hope this course will properly convey the importance of spinal health to the elderly.' Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital will do its best to help the elderly in the region overcome healthfully even in the summer, which is called the 'Greatest'.'



Meanwhile, Cheongju Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital is the first oriental medicine hospital certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Chungbuk, and treats musculoskeletal diseases such as neck and back discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative arthritis, focusing on oriental medicine integrated treatment such as Chuna therapy, acupuncture and herbal acupuncture treatment, and herbal medicine prescriptions. In addition, various social contribution activities such as oriental medical service in rural areas, scholarship projects, medical support for daily necessities for the vulnerable, and medical support for local communities are being carried out.

Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital Holds Health Lectures for Senior Citizens with Spinal Diseases
Choi Woo-sung, director of Cheongju Saeng Oriental Medicine Hospital, introduces the treatment.







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