• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.204-212
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• 2013

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effects of traditional Korean treatment (acupuncture, herb medicine and Chuna manipulation treatment) on a postpartum patient with pelvic girdle pain. Methods: The postpartum patient with pelvic girdle pain was treated by traditional Korean treatment such as herbal medication (Boheotanggagam-bang), acupuncture. The patient was diagnosed pelvic insufficiency in pelvis AP x-ray. So we treated the patient a total of 10 times of acupuncture and Chuna manipulation treatment. Results: After the treatment, the patient's pain was disappeared and the pelvic insufficiency in pelvis AP x-ray was improved. Conclusions: This case shows that traditional Korean treatment might be effective in improving postpartum patients' pain and pelvic insufficiency.

• Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.697-706
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• 1998

Motion at the sacroiliac joints(SIJ) has been reported in the medical literature since the mid-19th century. However, for many years authorities vie~d that no movement occurred at the sacroiliac joints and therefore were not clinically significant. Recent contributions from both the basic and clinical sciences caused a change in perception of the role of the sacroiloiac joint in low back pain(LBP). Movement within the sacroiliac joint is now generally recognized, although it is only a small amount. Controversy continues as to the type of motion available and the axes of motion, and continues as to the ability of a clinician to identify a significant sacroiliac dysfunction. Dysfunction of the pelvic girdle is complex and not easily understood. It is common to find serveral dysfunctions within the same pelvic girdle. Each needs to be individually diagnosed and appropriately treated. The diagnostic and therapeutic system designed by Philip E. Greenmam, D. O. allows the operator to deal with any combination of physical findings that are found within the pelvic girdle Restoration of pelvic girdle function within the walking cycle is a major therapeutic goal, particularly from the biomechanical postural-structural model.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.174-184
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to observe the early postpartum low back pain and pelvic girdle pain in the Korean medical hospital for 2-weeks. Methods: Fifty-one postpartum women who admitted for postpartum care in Korean hospital from December 3rd, 2011 to January 31st, 2012 had written out pain measurement questionnaires(SF-MPQ, VAS, ODI) three times for 2-weeks. SPSS 18.0 for Windows was used to analyse the data and the independent samples t-test, paired T-test were used to verify the results. Results: 1. Evaluation of low back pain within the first week after birth was as follows: SF-MPQ sensory area was $5.06{\pm}4.41$ points; SF-MPQ emotional areas was $0.86{\pm}1.34$ points; VAS mean was $3.79{\pm}2.02$ points; and ODI mean was $10.27{\pm}6.69$. 2. Early postpartum low back pain and pelvic girdle pain were significantly decreased in SF-MPQ, VAS, and ODI after 2-weeks(p < 0.01). 3. Age, birth type, parity, weight, and BMI increased during pregnancy does not affect the postpartum low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. Conclusions: The top 10% of postpartum low back pain scale was 10.8 points or more in the sensory area of SF-MPQ, and 3 points or more in the affective area of SF-MPQ. In the case of VAS, it was more than 7 points, and ODI was more than 21.8 points. Postpartum back pain with oriental medical treatment was significantly improved.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.101-114
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• 2020

Objectives : This study aimed to determine the current trends in manual therapy for low back and pelvic girdle pain as regards pregnancy. Methods : Using 7 online databases, we searched for appropriate clinical studies. Results : Eighteen studies were selected from online databases. The included studies consisted of 8 randomized controlled trials, 6 uncontrolled trials, 4 case reports, and 1 non-randomized controlled trial. Four studies were performed in pregnant patients, while others were in postpartum patients. The majority of studies used relaxing or rubbing of soft tissue and some of the studies were manipulated. The visual analog scale (VAS) was the most frequently used outcome, with the effective rate second. Conclusions : This study demonstrates that manual therapy may be a promising therapeutic option low back and pelvic girdle pain for patients as regards pregnancy or postpartum.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.113-124
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• 2012

Objectives: This study is designed to compare clinical symptoms between Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation and Separation of the pubic symphysis. And report the clinical effectiveness of Traditional Korean Treatment on two case. Methods: Two patients who delivery in one week ago had pain that located symphysis and around. Treatment was acupuncture, Placenta Herbal Acupuncture and herbal medicine. The progress of symptom and aggressiveness of pain and disability were measured by Visual Analogue Scale, McGill pain Questionnaire-short form, Oswestry Disability Index and Active Straight Leg Raise test. Results: After treatment most two patients' pain and disabilty were improved. At first case, width of symphysis pubis were increased in normal range. Conclusions: These cases shows that Traditional Korean therapy might be effective in decreasing symptoms on separation of symphysis pubis during delivery and Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.117-131
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• 2012

Objectives: This study was designed to observe the effect of chuna manupulation in alleviating the symptoms of postpartum patients with low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. Methods: Targeted by outpatient 30 postpartum patients, A group was patients who were treated with acupuncture, traditional Korean medicine, physical therapy, B group was patients who were treated with acupuncture, traditional Korean medicine, physical therapy, and chuna manupulation. After 2-months, the progress of symptoms was evaluated by visual analogue scale(VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index(ODI) and Pain drawing. Results: 1. Group A and B were analyzed for general characteristics, with an average age of both groups, average weeks at admission after delivery, parity and method of delivery, weight gain and BMI during pregnancy were no significant differences in. 2. VNRS improvement in the rate of group A was $2.84{\pm}4.73$, VNRS improvement in the rate of group B was $4.85{\pm}1.49$. Between the two groups was statistically significant. 3. ODI improvement rate in group A was $10.14{\pm}4,39$, ODI improvement rate in Group B was $15.16{\pm}3.41$. Between the two groups was statistically significant. 4. Patients who received acupuncture, traditional Korean medicine, physical therapy, and chuna manupulation. in group B compared pubis, thighs, buttocks showing more effective in pain relief than group A, who received only acupuncture, traditional Korean medicine, physical therapy. Conclusions: In case of postpartum patients with low back pain and pelvic girdle pain, it is more effective to treat with Integrated traditional Korean therapy and chuna manupulation than to treat with only integrated traditional Korean therapy.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.14-24
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to assess the effects of Chuna manipulation for postpartum pelvic pain and low back pain. Methods: To investigate the effects of Chuna manipulation for postpartum pelvic pain and low back pain, we searched the seven database (Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oasis, National Digital Science Library, Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure) and manually checked related clinical trials up to May, 2019. Results: Seven studies were included in this review. Chuna and other manipulation (Osteopathy and Tuina) were effective in relieving postpartum pelvic pain and improving Oswestry Disability Index. Conclusion: This review suggests Chuna manipulation produces clinically relevant benefits for postpartum women with pelvic pain and low back pain. Further research may change estimates of effect, and larger, high-quality randomized controlled trials with robust comparison groups are recommended.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.241-243
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• 2008

Polymyalgia rheumatica is characterized by bilateral shoulder or pelvic girdle pain, morning stiffness of greater than 45 minutes' duration, constitutional symptoms, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and a rapid response to prednisolone (${\leq}20mg/day$). Although it is not a rare disease, many cases might be neglected and treated inappropriately in pain clinics. We describe here two cases of polymyalgia rheumatica that was neglected and treated inappropriately.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.106-113
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• 2022

Background: Coccygodynia is one of the chronic, refractory painful musculoskeletal disorders. Interventional procedures are applied to patients unresponsive to initial treatment in coccygodynia. This study aims to compare the treatment outcomes of ganglion impar block (GIB) and caudal epidural steroid injection (CESI) in patients with chronic coccygodynia. Methods: This study was a prospective randomized comparison study conducted between June 2019 and January 2021. Patients diagnosed with chronic coccygodynia were randomly divided into two groups: the GIB group and the CESI group. The severity of pain, presence of neuropathic pain, and quality of life were evaluated using the Numeric Rating Scale, Leeds Assessment of the Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs Scale, and Short Form-12 Health Survey (SF-12), respectively. Results: A total of 34 patients in each group were included in the final analyses. While there was a significant decrease in pain intensity in both groups in the 3-month follow-up, this decrease was more significant in the GIB group at the 3rd week. There was a significant improvement in the SF-12 physical score and the number of patients with neuropathic pain in both groups in the 3rd week, but this improvement was not observed in the 3rd month. Conclusions: Although GIB may provide more pain relief in short term, both GIB and CESI are useful treatment methods in coccygodynia unresponsive to more conservative treatments.

• Physical Therapy Korea
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.53-62
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• 2020

Background: Pregnancy-related low back pain (PLBP) has fewer systematic guidelines than pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, previous studies have not evaluated physical therapy for this ailment in Korea. Objects: We aimed to provide a detailed account of clinical decision making by Korean physiotherapists while treating PLBP. Methods: In total, 955 questionnaires were distributed mainly in places of continuing education held by the Korean Physical Therapy Association from April to July 2019. The same questionnaire was posted on a website used by physiotherapists. We collected subject information, a specific Vignette typically represent symptoms of PLBP, and responses to multiple questions about decision making, subjective recognition and interest level in the field of women's health physiotherapy (WHPT). Results: The overall response rate was 56% (n = 537); of these, responses to 520 questionnaires were analyzed. Most respondents chose various combinations of physical therapy methods. There were significant differences in subjective recognition levels of WHPT according to gender (p < 0.05), age (p < 0.01), education level (p < 0.01), and clinical experience (p < 0.05). There were significant differences in interest according to gender (p < 0.01) and education level (p < 0.01). With respect to the types of treatment, significant differences were noted in selective rates for "manual therapy", "pain control", and "supportive devices" based on gender. Manual therapy tended to be chosen more with increasing age and clinical experience. With increased education level, there were fewer choices for the use of pain control. Conclusion: This is the first data on how Korean physiotherapists manage PLBP patients using the vignette method. We were able to recognize the Korean physical therapist's decision on PLBP patients, and observed statistically significant correlations. This may aid in developing future research and education plans in the WHPT field.