K-ClinicNeck and Shoulder Pain Treatment Korea: Yonsei Ahn Clinic ₩385,000
For neck and shoulder pain at a Korean pain clinic, the first step is finding whether the pain comes from muscle and fascia, nerves, discs or joints, not jumping straight to injections or massage. At Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic, the first visit takes about 2–3 hours and the basic exam costs ₩385,000 (X-ray, doctor consultation, brainwave and pulse assessment). Treatment options include TPI and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, non-injection care such as shockwave, radiofrequency and manual therapy, and recovery care. Non-injection packages run ₩620,000–1,400,000, and injection plus non-injection packages ₩830,000–2,500,000, both including the basic exam fee. Which treatments you get and how many sessions are decided by the doctor, and results vary by person.
Neck and Shoulder Pain: Find Where It Comes From First
For neck and shoulder pain at a Korean pain clinic, the first step is to confirm whether the pain is related to muscle and fascia, nerves, discs or joints, or a combination of these, and then decide on treatment.
Hours at a computer, looking down at your phone, a stiff neck and hard shoulders that feel better for two days after a massage and then come back: this is everyday life for many office workers. Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic focuses on non-surgical treatment and starts by spending time on assessment rather than going straight to injections or manipulation. This article covers the exams, the treatment options the clinic lists and the costs for people with neck and shoulder pain.
First Visit Takes 2–3 Hours: Basic Exam ₩385,000
The first visit at Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic takes about 2–3 hours and includes a detailed interview, a musculoskeletal and nerve assessment, and basic tests such as an X-ray and brainwave and pulse assessment. The fee is ₩385,000.
When the doctor judges it necessary, an ultrasound or 3D posture analysis is added. Allergy, vitamin, iron, blood, bone density and rheumatoid-related tests are also done only when the doctor judges them necessary, with costs explained separately. Whether posture analysis is needed for neck and shoulder pain caused by long-term poor posture is decided by the doctor.
The results are discussed by 8 medical staff across pain medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedics and the treatment team to set the direction of treatment. Representative director Cho Nam-ryong is a specialist in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
What Neck and Shoulder Pain Treatment Options Does the Clinic List?
The clinic's options fall into injections (ultrasound-guided nerve block, TPI, joint injection), non-injection treatment (spinal decompression, shockwave, radiofrequency, manual therapy) and recovery care (hyperbaric oxygen, PBM light therapy, IV drips). Which ones you receive is decided by the doctor based on your assessment.
- Injections: When an injection is needed, the doctor decides whether it suits you based on the assessment, and chooses the site, method, medication and whether to combine treatments. Options and precautions are explained beforehand. TPI is generally described as an injection into tight, tender points in the muscle.
- Non-injection: Shockwave, radiofrequency, manual therapy and more. If you prefer to avoid injections, there are non-injection treatment packages.
- Recovery care: The clinic has a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, a PBM light therapy chamber and IV drips.
Which treatments you get and how many sessions are decided by the doctor based on the assessment. Results vary by person, and the clinic's materials do not offer any guarantee.
How Much Does Pain Treatment Cost? Package Ranges Include the Exam Fee
At Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic, the non-injection treatment package is ₩620,000–1,400,000, the injection plus non-injection package is ₩830,000–2,500,000, and the VIP package starts from ₩3,750,000. All include the ₩385,000 basic exam fee.
Single treatments can also be chosen. Prices are ranges, and the exact cost is explained after the doctor's assessment. Additional tests the doctor judges necessary are charged separately. Payment is accepted by credit card, cash and Apple Pay.
Best Time to Book: Daytime or Saturday Morning
Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic is open until 20:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, until 18:00 on Tuesday and Thursday, and until 14:00 on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. The first visit takes about 2–3 hours, and the clinic recommends arriving 3–4 hours before closing.
That means arriving by about 16:00–17:00 at the latest on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by about 14:00–15:00 on Tuesday and Thursday, and by about 10:00–11:00 on Saturday. K-Clinic recommends scheduling the first visit in the daytime early in your trip to Korea, so that there is time to arrange treatment before you go home if the assessment calls for it.
The clinic is in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, near Exit 1 of Yeokgok Station (Line 1). From Seoul, take a train bound for Incheon or Dongincheon. Trains toward Cheonan, Sinchang, Seodongtan and Gwangmyeong do not stop at Yeokgok. Parking is available in the building.
What Should I Note Down Before Booking?
The more specifically you describe your neck and shoulder pain, the smoother the first assessment. When you book, the clinic asks for basic details, your main symptoms and how long you have had them, and your medications and drug allergies.
K-Clinic recommends writing down which movement hurts most: turning your head, raising your arm, looking down at your phone or sitting for long periods. If your arm or fingers go numb, note where. Please also let the clinic know if you are afraid of injections or may be pregnant.
Common Questions from International Visitors
Q: Can I get my results after I return home?
A: Yes. Within about 1 week after your visit, the clinic emails your test results, a treatment summary, treatment recommendations and X-ray files. Documents needed for overseas insurance claims can also be prepared.
Q: Is an interpreter available?
A: The hospital provides English medical interpreting. Other languages need to be booked in advance. If you need another language, please mention it when you book through K-Clinic.
Q: Should I bring X-rays or MRIs taken in my home country?
A: The clinic's preparation list does not mention imaging files. K-Clinic recommends bringing them just in case; whether they are used is up to the doctor.
Book Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic Through K-Clinic
For neck and shoulder pain, find the cause first, then decide on treatment. Book through K-Clinic with the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website for a free consultation, with no need to contact the hospital in Korean yourself.
We will check with the hospital:
- Which day and what time to arrive for your first visit, based on your dates in Korea
- Interpreter booking
- Injection or non-injection treatment options and cost ranges
- Email delivery of your report after you return home
Once your booking is complete, we will let you know your arrival time and the address.
Actual treatment and costs depend on the doctor's assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to get injections for neck and shoulder pain at a Korean pain clinic?
No. At Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic, the doctor decides whether injections suit you based on the assessment. There are also non-injection packages (₩620,000–1,400,000, basic exam fee included) with shockwave, radiofrequency and manual therapy.
What is a TPI injection?
TPI is one of the injection options at the clinic. It is generally described as an injection into tight, tender points in the muscle. The doctor decides whether it suits you and where it goes after the first-visit assessment, and explains it before the procedure.
How long does the first visit at Yonsei Ahn Pain Clinic take and how much does it cost?
The first visit takes about 2–3 hours and the basic exam costs ₩385,000, covering an X-ray, doctor consultation and brainwave and pulse assessment. Ultrasound, 3D posture analysis and similar tests are done only when the doctor judges them necessary, with costs explained separately.
Can I visit a Korean pain clinic on a weekday evening after work?
Usually not for a first visit. The clinic is open until 20:00 on Mon, Wed and Fri, until 18:00 on Tue and Thu, and until 14:00 on Saturday. The first visit takes 2–3 hours and the clinic recommends arriving 3–4 hours before closing, so a daytime or Saturday-morning slot works better.
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