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초록정보 내용
Objectives
This study reports the clinical effects of Chuna manual therapy combined with Korean traditional medicine on a patient presenting with taste dysfunction, potentially secondary to dental procedure-induced irritation and subsequent peripheral neuritis.
Methods
A 38-year-old male presented with a 2-week history of localized taste dysfunction at the posterior tongue alongside posterior neck pain, which was developed after a dental procedure, cold, and alcohol consumption. The patient received four-times of outpatient session of Chuna manual therapy such as supine JS cervical therapy, muscle release/strengthening technique, acupuncture with electroacupuncture and cupping therapy.
Results
Clinical symptoms progressively improved after each session. Following the third session, salty taste perception was restored. After the fourth session, overall taste perception recovered to approximately 90% of normal levels. A 5-month follow-up confirmed sustained improvement in taste function and resolution of neck pain.
Conclusions
While spontaneous resolution associated with the natural regeneration cycle of taste buds cannot be entirely ruled out, the rapid, stepwise recovery observed immediately after treatment—despite prior lack of improvement at other clinics—suggests that Chuna manual therapy combined with acupuncture may effectively accelerate recovery by alleviating functional nerve entrapment and improving local circulation.
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