Beyond the tradition of Korean medicine, toward the future of structural medicine. Hands-On Thread Embedding Therapy: A Manual for Chronic Pain Treatment Through Structural Stabilization is a systematic guide to thread embedding therapy, co-authored by Dr. Choi Byeong-il, Dr. Lee Se-rin, and Dr. Lee Seung-hwan, all of whom have extensive clinical experience in the field of pain treatment. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of thread embedding therapy, which aims for the structural stability and functional recovery of the musculoskeletal system. It is designed to be a practical and detailed clinical guide for healthcare professionals, both domestic and international, who want to learn this treatment method. A major strength of the book is its rich collection of anatomical illustrations and actual procedure photos, which enable readers to immediately apply thread embedding therapy in a clinical setting. Recommended by renowned doctors and practitioners of Korean medicine from Korea and abroad, this book is expected to be a solid bridge connecting the present and future of thread embedding therapy.

저자 : Byung-il Choi Korean Medicine Doctor Graduated from the College of Korean Medicine and completed graduate coursework at Kyung Hee University. Former Medical Director at Donggang Korean Medicine Hospital (Specialized in integrative care between Western and Korean medicine) Former Member of the Society of Pathologists Current Director of Choi Byung-Il 3S Korean Medicine Clinic Current Member of the Pathology Society of Korean Medicine Founder and President of the Korean Association of Thread Embedding Acupuncture for Pain *Approved for Excellent Clinical Technique by the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) for “Thread Embedding Acupuncture for Low Back Pain and Radiating Leg Pain” *Principal Investigator of the pilot study: “Efficacy and Safety of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Chronic Low Back Pain” - foundational technology for clinical application *Holder of a domestic patent and international applications (including China) for a Thread Embedding Acupuncture insertion device; PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) application submitted. 저자 : Serin Lee (@roveshin) Korean Medicine Doctor Chair, 2024 School Doctor Program Committee, Jongno District, Seoul Chair, 2023 Senior Health Promotion Program Committee, Jongno District, Seoul Vice Chair, Public Relations Committee for Korean Medicine Clinic at the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree Publications: Safe and Effective Use of Long Needles Hands-On Long Needle Technique: Korean Acupuncture Hands-On Korean Cosmetic Acupuncture Before You Turn Eleven: What You Need to Know About Your Body Before You Turn Fourteen: Understanding Body and Mind Guidebook for Attracting Southeast Asian Medical Tourists to Korean Medicine Clinics 저자 : Seung Hwan Lee (@wooricare) Korean Medicine Doctor Ph.D. in Preventive Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University M.S. in Women’s Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Licensed Acupuncturist, State of New York, USA Chief Director, Tong-in Korean Medicine Clinic President, Jongno District Association of Korean Medicine Chair, School Doctor Program Committee, Seoul Association of Korean Medicine Vice Chair, Pediatric and Adolescent Committee, Association of Korean Medicine (AKOM) Publications: Safe and Effective Use of Long Needles Hands-On Long Needle Technique: Korean Acupuncture Hands-On Korean Cosmetic Acupuncture Practical Guide to Classical Prescriptions in Korean Medicine English Consultation Guide for Korean Medicine Doctors and Students K-Medicine for My Family Guidebook for Attracting Southeast Asian Medical Tourists to Korean Medicine Clinics Before You Turn Eleven: What You Need to Know About Your Body Before You Turn Fourteen: Understanding Body and Mind Prevention Made Easy: A Korean Medicine Approach Who? Korean History Series: Heo Jun It's Just Stress 그림 : Kyungmin Chu (@callidesign04) Korean Medicine Doctor & Medical Illustrator Founder & Creative Director of calliDesign Bridging Korean Medicine and Visual Design through medical illustration and creative communication. Publications: K-Medicine for My Family

Table of Contents About the Authors Congratulatory Message Preface I. Thread Embedding Acupuncture Overview and History of Thread Embedding Acupuncture Theoretical Foundations of Thread Embedding Acupuncture ?1) Relationship Between Meridian Theory and Thread Embedding ?2) Anatomical Basis for Thread Embedding Acupuncture ?3) Application of Thread Embedding Acupuncture to Trigger Points Mechanisms of Action Clinical Efficacy of Thread Embedding Acupuncture ?1) Enhanced Function of Muscle Spindles & Golgi Tendon Organs ?2) Fusimotor Reflex ?3) Collagen Regeneration ?4) Neovascularization ?5) Lipolysis Effect Types and Characteristics of Threads Used in Thread Embedding Acupuncture II. Clinical Application of Thread Embedding Acupuncture Instruments and Preparation ?1) Essential Tools ?2) Pre-treatment Setup Precautions ?1) Clinical Safety Considerations ?2) Post-Treatment Patient Guidelines ?3) General Safety of Thread Embedding Acupuncture Physiological Responses After Thread Embedding ?1) Collagen Production Through Thread Absorption ?2) Foreign Body Reaction (FBR) ?3) Importance of Pre-treatment Patient Disclosure III. Chronic Pain and Thread Embedding Acupuncture Definition and Classification of Chronic Pain Limitations of Conventional Treatments and the Role of Thread Embedding Acupuncture ?1) Shortcomings of Existing Approaches ?2) Advantages and Role of Thread Embedding Acupuncture Key Principles of Thread Embedding for Chronic Pain ?1) Importance of Postural Balance and Core Stabilization ?2) Significance of the Cervical Spine in Body Alignment and the Nervous System ?3) Principles of Therapeutic Application ?4) Thread Embedding on Bursal Areas [Principles of Treatment - Korean Association of Thread Embedding Acupuncture for Pain] IV. Clinical Cases and Protocols Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine Regions Pelvic Region Knee Joint Ankle Joint Shoulder Joint Elbow Joint Wrist Joint V. Case Studies VI. References

"The publisher's review is replaced by the following congratulatory message." As a fellow physician following in your footsteps, I am deeply proud of this book, which encapsulates your remarkable journey. I hope it offers inspiration to many healthcare professionals and relief to countless patients. With deepest respect and love, Your son, Junho Choi Professor of Neurosurgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul Your daughter-in-law, Hyunjung Kwon Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul Your daughter, Chanhyo Choi Resident, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital