Car accident aftereffects
Many people feel fine right after an accident, then develop neck and lower back stiffness a few days later. You can receive acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna, and herbal medicine treatment under auto insurance.
- Auto insurance treatment
- Neck · Lower back pain
- Shoulder · Knee pain
- Headache · Dizziness
- Sleep problems · Anxiety
- Evening · Saturday hours
Consider a consultation if you have symptoms like these
- Since the accident, your neck and shoulders are so stiff that it is hard to turn your head
- Your lower back and pelvis feel heavy, making it hard to sit for long
- Headaches, dizziness, or nausea persist
- You sleep poorly and feel anxious behind the wheel
- Tests showed nothing wrong, but the pain remains
- It is hard to find time on weekday daytimes
It can hurt even if tests show nothing wrong
In a car accident, a strong impact reaches the body in a very short moment. Even if the bones are fine, the muscles and ligaments can tense up from the shock, and pain often does not appear until a few days later.
At Woorimbon Korean Medicine Clinic, we carefully check how the accident happened and where it hurts, then treat you with a combination of acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna, Korean medicine physical therapy, and herbal medicine to suit your condition. We are open until 20:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays and until 15:00 on Saturdays, making it easier for working people to continue treatment.
How we treat it at Woorimbon
Depending on your condition, we choose what you need from the treatments below and combine them.
- 01
Acupuncture · Electroacupuncture
Relaxes muscles that have tensed up from the shock and reduces pain.
- 02
Pharmacopuncture
Herbal solution injected into the painful area helps support recovery.
- 03
Chuna manual therapy
Restores balance to a spine and pelvis knocked out of alignment by the impact.
- 04
Cupping
Loosens knotted muscles and stagnant blood to support circulation.
- 05
Korean medicine physical therapy
Heat and electrical stimulation, magnetic field therapy, and aqua bed hydrotherapy are combined.
- 06
Herbal medicine for accident aftereffects
A prescription to clear stagnant blood and help manage pain, tension, and sleep problems.
How to receive treatment under auto insurance
- STEP 1
Report the accident to the insurer
Report the accident to the other driver's or your own insurance company and get a claim number.
- STEP 2
Visit the clinic
Bring your ID and the claim number, and we will check you in right away.
- STEP 3
Examination · Treatment
The clinic bills the insurance company directly for your treatment.
- STEP 4
Follow-up
We adjust the number of sessions and methods as your symptoms change.
Please read before treatment
- Depending on the fault ratio or your policy terms, you may have to pay part of the treatment cost yourself. Please also check the details with your insurance company.
- Patients with minor injuries may need to submit a medical certificate to the insurance company to continue treatment beyond 4 weeks.
- Temporary pain or bruising may occur where acupuncture or pharmacopuncture is applied, and recovery time varies from person to person.
- If you have symptoms such as a severe headache, vomiting, or numbness or paralysis in your arms or legs, go to an emergency room or get hospital tests first.
Frequently asked questions
QWhat should I bring?
All you need is your ID and the accident claim number from the insurance company. If you have test results from a hospital, it helps to bring them too.
QCan I still be treated if it has been a while since the accident?
Yes, as long as your insurance claim is still open. Please check the status of your claim with your insurance company.
QCan I receive treatment here alongside hospital treatment?
Many patients receive conventional hospital treatment and Korean medicine treatment at the same time. Tell us about the treatment you are currently receiving, and we will plan so that they do not overlap.
If something is bothering you, feel free to drop by
If you are not sure whether you need Car accident aftereffects care, you are welcome to ask us first by phone or email. Booking ahead shortens your wait. Woorimbon Korean Medicine Clinic is a 5-minute walk from Mangu Station Exit 1, on the second floor of the building next to the north gate of Woorim Market.
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