"Managing Pain in Old Age"... Gwangjin District Operates Senior Health Class with Local Korean Medicine Doctors

'Pain Management Korean Medicine Health Special Lecture' to Be Held at Community Centers Until June in Collaboration with Local Korean Medicine Doctors
Lectures Covering Proper Understanding of Pain and Daily Exercise Methods, Followed by Q&A and Individual Consultations

Gwangjin District (District Mayor Kim Kyungho) will operate the "Pain Management Korean Medicine Health Special Lecture," a senior health class in collaboration with local Korean medicine doctors, until June 2025.

During old age, many people experience pain due to various causes, such as chronic diseases including musculoskeletal disorders and frailty. If left untreated, this can significantly reduce the quality of daily life, making expert assistance necessary.

In response, the district is collaborating with the Gwangjin District Korean Medicine Association to hold special lectures at each community center for seniors who need health improvement. First, a visiting nurse measures participants' basic health indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, grip strength, and walking ability. Then, a local Korean medicine doctor gives a lecture on proper understanding and management of pain.

The main topic is "Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Methods for a Healthy Daily Life." The lecture covers understanding pain from a Korean medicine perspective and daily exercises that help relieve pain. After the lecture, there will be a Q&A session and individual consultations to listen to and address seniors' health concerns.

The first special lecture was held on April 9 at the Jayang 3-dong Community Center, where seniors participated and learned about correct posture and abdominal breathing techniques for pain management. On April 15, at the Gwangjang-dong Community Center, participants learned methods to maintain a healthy daily life, such as techniques to correct forward head posture, a common chronic issue among adults, and experienced pain improvement through stretching exercises.

The special lectures will be held sequentially at community centers in Hwayang-dong, Junggok 4-dong, Guui 1-dong, and other areas in the district until June. Afterwards, depending on the characteristics of the participants, various health programs such as laughter therapy, horticultural therapy, oral care, and strength exercises will be linked and conducted. For more details, contact the Visiting Health Team at the Health Management Division of Gwangjin District Public Health Center.

Kim Kyungho, Mayor of Gwangjin District, said, "The health of our seniors leads to vitality in the local community. I hope many residents will participate in this special lecture, which is conducted in collaboration with experts, to learn proper health management methods and enjoy a vibrant daily life."

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