Q The pain has decreased significantly, but I still experience discomfort when climbing stairs. What kind of treatment is received at this stage?
A Once pain subsides and daily activities become possible, internal tendon regeneration is actively induced using acupuncture needles and thread embedding. Simultaneously, quadriceps eccentric exercise rehabilitation is initiated to restore muscle strength. Since this period is the critical stage for properly repairing the tendon, it is important to maintain the treatment.
Detailed Answer
During the subacute and recovery phases, the task is to reconstruct the tissue within the tendon. Remaining adhesions and nodules are dissected using acupuncture needles, and thread embedding (absorbable sutures) are inserted to induce continuous stimulation of growth factors. Eccentric squats (slowly descending only) are the most effective rehabilitation exercise for promoting patellar tendon collagen rearrangement, and they are initiated when pain levels are NRS 3 or lower. If you rush to return to treatment or discontinue therapy during this period, there is a risk that the scar tissue will harden, leading to a chronic condition.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The stage after pain relief is one where congested blood and adhered tissues have loosened, but the replenishment of fundamental energy remains. If you intensively perform reinforcing treatments to replenish blood and fundamental energy during this period, the quality of tendon tissue improves. Herbal medicine tailored to your constitution is most effective at this stage, and when combined with thread embedding, signals for tissue reconstruction occur simultaneously from both the inside and outside. Dongjedang advises patients to complete the full course of recovery treatment without skipping any steps.
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