Korean medicinePublished 2026-10-13

car accident injury recovery, they say the tests showed no abnormalities.

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There are many people who, when told "it looks clear on the X-ray," feel at a loss, visiting an emergency room or orthopedic clinic immediately after an accident to have X-rays and CT scans taken and being told that "there is nothing wrong with the bones."
However, after returning home and a few days pass, days continue where your neck feels heavy, your shoulders are stiff as stones, your head feels dizzy, and you do not feel refreshed even after sleeping.
In times like this, it is very natural to think, "The tests said there were no problems, so why is it so hard?" or "Am I being too sensitive?"

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