추나요법으로 호전된 소아 요추 과전만 1례 : 증례보고

Pediatric Lumbar Hyperlordosis Improvement by Chuna Manual Therapy: Case Report

Objectives The purpose of this study is to introduce the improvement of lumbar lor- dosis angle by only Chuna manual therapy to pediatric patient. Methods Chuna manual therapy was performed to pediatric patient with hyper- lordosis who had no other symptoms, including pain. In order to evaluate lumbar lor- dosis angle, lumbar Cobb’s angle was compared before and after Chuna manual therapy. Results After a total of six times Chuna manual therapy for eight weeks, the lumbar lordosis angle was recovered from hyperlordosis to normal range. Conclusions This study suggests that Chuna manual therapy may improve lumbar lordosis angle of hyperlordosis patients. Through many studies in the future, the basis for Chuna manual therapy should be established at a higher level.