Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Muscles: Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Hello, I’m Dr. Jang, and many of our clinic’s patients complain of back pain. Lower back pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and make it difficult to move, whether sitting or lying down. Tight back muscles are typically the root cause of these problems.

How to Treat Aches and Muscle Pain

Our body sends warning signals in the form of pain, indicating a problem in a specific area. Muscle pain, or myalgia, occurs when the nerves connected to muscle fibers are stimulated and transmit signals to the brain, causing pain. Therapists locate the problematic trigger point by facilitating the muscle during treatment.

Correct Posture & Causes of Pain

Patients often ask me about the correct posture when they meet me. It’s surprising that we have not been taught proper posture during our more than 12 years of compulsory education. Pain can be caused by internal factors like muscle fatigue due to incorrect posture and external factors caused by external influences. The torso can be divided into cervical, thoracic, and lumbar.

How Effective is Electro-Acupuncture for Pain Relief?

Conventional electric acupuncture involves inserting a needle into an acupuncture point and connecting an electric stimulator to the needle, providing constant stimulation. This method is used to achieve good results by applying constant stimulation to the acupoints in traditional acupuncture treatment.