Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 31

Abnormal pain in the dorsum of the foot? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about something. I haven't maintained a regular exercise routine for a while, but I've been running almost every day for the past two weeks. This morning, while walking, I experienced unusua...

Issues related to nerve decompression injections? After receiving nerve block injections in the spine and sacral area, I experienced rapid heartbeat and chest pain throughout the entire day after both injections. This led to dizziness, requiring me to lie down and rest. The docto...

Clavicle fracture causing muscle tightness in the right shoulder? Hello Doctor: I underwent a right clavicle fracture reduction surgery on New Year's Day this year, and a steel plate was implanted for fixation. It has been about 10 weeks since the surgery. I removed the arm ...

Causes of muscle cramps? Hello! I often experience muscle cramps; I can easily cramp up after sitting for just 10 minutes. I would like to know what I can do to prevent cramps.

Ankle joint injury, ankle sprain, postoperative issues? Hello Doctor: I underwent ankle arthroscopy on August 6 of last year due to a torn ligament, which was repaired during the surgery. The doctor also mentioned that debris in the joint was removed. About a month and a half lat...

Pain from the lower back to the thigh? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing discomfort near my pelvis and left thigh due to exercise, often feeling a "catching" sensation in the bones that lasts for a long time. The main issue is pain when bending over, so I ...

Rib muscle strain About two years ago, I experienced frequent push-ups, and I may not have stretched properly afterward. I started feeling pain in my left abdomen along with a "pressure" sensation. Initially, I thought it was just post-exercise soreness, but after some ...

Tiptoe walking and flat feet? Hello, doctor. My son is currently 7 years old and tends to walk on his tiptoes. When I remind him not to, he can walk normally, but when he is not reminded, he often walks on his tiptoes. Is this normal? He also has flat feet; should he wear arch su...

The duration of rehabilitation for nerve injuries can vary significantly depending on the severity of the injury, the specific nerve affected, and the individual's overall health. Generally, mild nerve injuries may require a few weeks to a couple of months for Hello Doctor: ...

Muscle discomfort extending from the left buttock to the toes? Hello, doctor. Since September 2019, the toes on my left foot (except for the big toe) have been moving erratically and sometimes cramping severely. When I sit or lie down and put pressure on my left hip, I feel a dee...

Pain in the middle of the arch of the right foot? Hello, I experience pain in my foot when I walk, specifically during plantar flexion, but I am not overweight and have not been injured or engaged in sports. I don't believe it is a case of plantar fasciitis. The pain has bee...

Is it appropriate to perform spinal manipulation or lumbar stretching? In the past year or two, I occasionally experience tightness in my lower back, and I find that rotating my torso from side to side helps to release some tension, often accompanied by audible sounds. In October...

Dorsal foot pain? Hello doctor, I've been experiencing soreness and pain on the dorsum of my right foot for several days now. It feels like the soreness is connected to the tendons leading up to my thigh. I previously had an injury to the ligament in my left foot that requir...

Military service issues? I had an injury to my foot during childhood that required surgery, and stitches were placed at the base of my foot. Recently, during a physical examination, I discovered that I have flat feet. I am unable to squat, and after running for a while, I start t...

Fracture adhesion Hello, doctor. I fractured my humerus last June and have been in rehabilitation for over six months! Every time I stretch my stiff and tight joint, the angle improves a bit, but after two hours, it returns to its original state... This constant cycle is really d...

Numbness in the toes? Recently, when I get out of bed in the morning and put my left big toe on the ground, I feel a tingling sensation around my toe. I have also experienced pain in the dorsum of my left foot upon waking, but it usually goes away after walking for a bit. The pai...

Discomfort at the junction of the left scapula and the lower neck near the shoulder? In mid-December, I engaged in weight training, and the next day I felt discomfort in the area of my left scapula, as if a point was being pressed down. I also experienced shoulder soreness and so...

Neck pain Hello Dr. Lee, I underwent a lumbar decompression surgery with laminectomy and spinal fusion with internal fixation for the L4-L5 vertebrae on November 21, 2019. Since being discharged on November 29, 2019, I have been experiencing stiffness and pain in my neck and shou...

Family member experiences leg cramps at night? My family member is 59 years old and has been experiencing leg cramps almost every night for the past few months. What can be done to resolve this issue? Which specialist should be consulted?

There are no significant abnormalities in the body, but there is pain whenever the area around the chest is touched? Hello Dr. Lee: I haven't experienced any severe health issues recently, but I have been having pain in my chest whenever I touch it. I'm not sure what co...