Whiplash Injury

The frequency of treatment for whiplash injury is adjusted based on the severity of the injury and the speed of recovery. During the acute phase, when pain is severe, 2 to 3 times a week is recommended as shorter treatment intervals allow for better management of inflammation and muscle tension. Once pain is reduced by more than half, the frequency is lowered to 1 to 2 times a week, and in the final stage, it is reduced to once a week or every other week. Traffic accident patients can receive acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine (decoction) treatments at Korean medical institutions in accordance with automobile insurance medical fee standards. If a guarantee of payment is submitted to the insurance company, treatment is possible without any out-of-pocket expenses. From the perspective of a Korean medicine clinic, the treatment schedule is designed not merely based on the number of sessions, but tailored to the stages of blood stasis resolution. During the acute phase, blood stasis and inflammation are the primary issues, so acupuncture and pharmacopuncture are used to resolve them intensively. In the subacute phase, when hardened adhesions are identified, needle acupuncture is scheduled at intervals, and during the recovery phase, thread embedding and Chuna manual therapy are used to solidify tissue stability. Located in Dong-gu, Incheon, Dongjedang is situated on a convenient route for commuters near Dongincheon Station to stop by on their way home. For working patients, we reduce the burden of scheduling by fixing visit days according to the treatment stage. Combining auto insurance treatment with internal herbal medicine to clear blood stasis and dampness from the body maintains recovery even with longer intervals between visits, making the combination of external and internal treatment a realistic choice for busy professionals.