Health Blog
Written by Dr. Heo Ji-young. Each piece takes a single symptom and follows what is actually happening in the body.
If Low Back Pain After a Traffic Accident Becomes Leg Numbness or Weakness
New leg tingling, numbness, or weakness after an accident should not be dismissed as ordinary muscle pain. If it is progressing or occurs with changes in urination or bowel control, emergency spinal assessment comes first.
Headache and Dizziness After a Car Accident: When Should You Be Rechecked?
Headache and dizziness after an accident may occur with neck pain, but they must first be separated from concussion and signs of a more serious head injury. Delayed or worsening changes should not be missed.
The Accident Ended, But the Body Did Not
After a car accident, treatment wrapped up in a couple of months — so why, six months later, is the neck still stiff every morning? The outside healing and the inside finishing do not happen on the same schedule. The final stage of healing does not even begin until two to three weeks after the injury, and it can continue for more than a year. If new weakness or numbness appears, or the swelling and pain keep growing, get it checked first.
If the Pain Is Worse at Night After a Car Accident
Why does pain feel worse at night after a crash? Less distraction and hours in one position can amplify it, but pain that worsens nightly needs reassessment.
Why It Still Hurts After a Car Accident When the Scan Is Clean
Why does my neck hurt when the X-ray is normal after a crash? Muscle and ligament injuries may not show; numbness, weakness, or a hard head impact needs imaging.