My child says they're fine — do they really need treatment?

Yes, children often hide pain — examination is essential after any accident.

Can the accident affect my child's growth?

Yes, especially if injuries to growth plates or spine are untreated.

My child is afraid of riding in cars now.

This is post-traumatic anxiety — Korean medicine can help with both physical and psychological symptoms.

The child was in a car seat — is treatment still needed?

Once the bodily injury claim is filed, the insurer pays the treatment costs directly to the clinic. The proportion of fault is looked at when setting the settlement sum, and no co-payment for treatment arises.

My child keeps talking about the accident — is that all right?

Immediately after an accident it is a common reaction. If it continues more than a month, we recommend looking at counselling alongside.

Can I get documents to submit to the school or nursery?

We issue a medical certificate or a report. Please tell us which form is needed.

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Other Treatments

Children cannot put pain into words, so it shows as fussiness, changed sleep, less activity, or avoiding a particular posture. That does not mean a child without symptoms must be treated — if it is not needed, we will say let us watch and wait. A blow to the head, vomiting or listlessness needs emergency care immediately.

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