Rehabilitation Medicine

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• Which department should I see for chronic pain?
  Rehabilitation Medicine(재활의학과) is generally the first department to consider for chronic pain, as it specializes in evaluating and managing persistent pain that has lasted three months or more. Depending on the suspected cause, you may also be referred to or start with Neurology(신경과), Orthopedics(정형외과), or Rheumatology(류마티스내과). A doctor's assessment is always needed to determine which path fits your specific situation.
• Which department should I see for forward head posture or poor posture?
  Rehabilitation Medicine(재활의학과) is generally the first department to consider for forward head posture or overall poor posture, as it specializes in assessing posture, muscle imbalance, and functional movement. If there is significant neck or back pain accompanying the posture issue, Orthopedics(정형외과) or Neurology(신경과) may also be involved, especially when nerve-related symptoms appear.
• Which department should I see for rehabilitation after surgery?
  Rehabilitation Medicine(재활의학과) is generally the primary department for post-surgical rehabilitation, as specialists there design structured recovery programs tailored to your surgical history and physical condition. In some cases, the surgeon who performed your operation may coordinate your early recovery before referring you to Rehabilitation Medicine, or may co-manage your care alongside it.

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