Column February 19, 2026
Traffic Accident Aftereffects — Don't Miss the Golden Time
Hyo-seop Kim
Chief Director
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Pain often persists after a traffic accident even when X-ray and MRI show no abnormalities. This is due to micro-injuries of muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues, which can become chronic if not treated aggressively in the early stage.
The golden time for treating traffic accident aftereffects
- Within 2 weeks of the accident: Acute-phase intensive treatment (daily or every-other-day visits)
- 2 weeks to 3 months: Recovery-phase treatment (2–3 times per week)
- After 3 months: Maintenance care to prevent chronicity
You can receive Korean medicine clinic treatment under auto insurance with no out-of-pocket cost. Combination treatments including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna manipulation, herbal medicine, and cupping are all covered by the insurance.