Chuna manual therapy · Posture correction
Dr. Yoon, who has practiced Chuna manual therapy for 16 years, personally restores balance to the spine, pelvis, and joints by hand. It is covered by National Health Insurance for musculoskeletal conditions.
- Covered by NHI
- Spine · Pelvis alignment
- Forward head · Straight neck
- Rounded back · Scoliosis
- Postpartum pelvic care
- Posture · Exercise guidance
Consider a consultation if you have symptoms like these
- You are concerned about forward head posture or a straight neck
- One shoulder or one side of your pelvis sits higher than the other
- Your neck and lower back feel stiff after sitting at work all day
- Your pelvis feels out of alignment after giving birth
- It is uncomfortable to sit unless you cross your legs
- Corrections you have had seem to wear off quickly
Examined by hand, realigned by hand
Chuna (推拿) means "push and pull." A Korean medicine doctor uses their hands, body, and supporting tools to realign the spine and joints and to loosen stiff muscles and ligaments.
Dr. Yoon Younglong of Woorimbon Korean Medicine Clinic has practiced Chuna manual therapy for 16 years. Even with the same postural imbalance, muscle tension, range of joint movement, and daily habits all differ, so Dr. Yoon examines your body structure and condition before deciding on the intensity and technique.
How we treat it at Woorimbon
Depending on your condition, we choose what you need from the treatments below and combine them.
- 01
Simple Chuna
Gently stretches and loosens muscles and ligaments within the range of joint movement.
- 02
Complex Chuna
A correction technique that quickly and precisely realigns joints that are out of position.
- 03
Muscle and fascia Chuna
Relaxes tense muscles and fascia to reduce pain and stiffness.
- 04
Posture · Exercise guidance
We teach you everyday posture and simple exercises to help maintain the corrected alignment longer.
The Chuna treatment process
- STEP 1
Body structure · Posture check
We look at your standing posture, pelvic height, and range of joint movement.
- STEP 2
Chuna treatment
We realign the spine, joints, and muscles using Chuna techniques suited to your condition.
- STEP 3
Combined treatment
If needed, we add acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, decompression therapy, or physical therapy.
- STEP 4
Posture care
We guide you on stretching and everyday posture and check the changes with you.
Please read before treatment
- Chuna manual therapy is not performed if you have severe osteoporosis or if a fracture, tumor, or infection is suspected.
- You may feel stiff or have mild muscle soreness for a day or two after treatment.
- Maintaining the corrected alignment also requires managing your daily habits, and results vary from person to person.
Frequently asked questions
QDoes Chuna treatment hurt?
You may hear a "crack" when a joint is realigned, but in most cases there is no significant pain. We adjust the intensity to your condition and how tense you are.
QHow does National Health Insurance apply?
If you are diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition, Chuna manual therapy is covered by National Health Insurance. The number of covered sessions per year and the copayment rate depend on the condition, and we will explain them when you check in.
QWhen can I start postpartum pelvic correction?
It depends on how you gave birth and how you are recovering. It usually starts after you have recovered to some extent, and we will set the timing after an examination.
If something is bothering you, feel free to drop by
If you are not sure whether you need Chuna manual therapy · Posture correction care, you are welcome to ask us first by phone or email. Booking ahead shortens your wait. Woorimbon Korean Medicine Clinic is a 5-minute walk from Mangu Station Exit 1, on the second floor of the building next to the north gate of Woorim Market.
Related care
Spine and joint painWe treat neck and lower back disc problems and shoulder, knee, and wrist pain with Chuna, pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, and Korean medicine physical therapy.
Car accident aftereffectsYou can receive acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna, and herbal medicine under auto insurance. We are also open on evenings and Saturdays.
Women's healthWe see patients for menstrual pain, irregular periods, polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy preparation, postpartum recovery, and menopausal symptoms.