Q. What treatment is given at a Korean medicine clinic?

• Acupuncture — helps the circulation of qi and blood in the affected area, supporting recovery and working towards fewer after-effects
• Herbal medicine — prescribed according to constitution and the cause of onset. Recovery of muscle function and immunity are looked at together
• Cupping — applied to the back of the neck and the shoulders, which connect with the facial muscles, to help circulation
• Pharmacopuncture — used alongside where needed

Recovery takes time. Rather than growing anxious if there is no change in the first few days, it is better to watch the course and adjust as we go.