Publication of a paper on the correction of facial asymmetry improved by Korean traditional medicine treatment
This study is a case report analyzing 5 cases of improved facial asymmetry through non-surgical Korean medicine treatment, rather than invasive treatments like surgery or orthodontics. Treatment was performed 10-14 times, applying a combination of acupuncture, Chuna manual therapy, functional craniospinal therapy (FCST), craniosacral therapy, and intraoral corrective devices. To compare before and after treatment, changes in soft and hard tissues were quantitatively evaluated through facial photograph analysis and head and whole-body radiographic image analysis. As a result, deviation of the facial midline, inclination of the eyes and oral commissures, and asymmetry of the mandible and cranium were significantly reduced on average, and accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, headaches, and shoulder/neck pain also improved. This study suggests that in cases of muscular, soft tissue, and functional facial asymmetry, non-surgical Korean medicine treatment can be an effective treatment alternative along with improving whole-body balance.
