Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 37

Sit-up Hello, doctor: I can do a maximum of no more than 15 sit-ups in one minute, and my seated forward bend is about 33 centimeters. I have been struggling to break through the limit of only a few sit-ups, no matter how hard I try. For other exercises like planks and core muscl...

Cervical spine issues Hello, recently I have been experiencing soreness under my right shoulder and some numbness and pain in my right hand. After an X-ray, the doctor mentioned that there is nerve compression around the 3rd and 4th vertebrae, along with some calcification. What ...

Experiencing dizziness and nausea after cervical traction? Doctor, I have been experiencing stiffness in my neck and shoulders, along with swelling and tightness in my palms. My fingers also feel a bit numb and painful. After undergoing cervical traction, I feel tightness in my s...

Questions about rehabilitation after humeral fracture surgery! Dear Dr. Hsu/Director, My spouse underwent surgery for a fracture, and it has been nearly four months since starting rehabilitation in March. However, there are still some issues that we cannot overcome, and I would ...

Abnormal contraction of back muscles? Hello doctor, five years ago I underwent surgery for scoliosis from T2 to L3. Seven months post-surgery, I moved north for work, and everything was normal for the first year. However, shortly after that, I began to experience muscle twitching...

Left pectoral muscle split? I usually work out, and after one session of bench pressing, I noticed that the left pectoral muscle near the armpit was protruding, but there was no pain. Later, I realized that the activation of my left chest during training was significantly reduced...

The tendon of the little finger's extensor muscle is ruptured? Due to a car accident, my right pinky finger struck a wall, resulting in a rupture of the extensor tendon of the pinky. It took about six months to realize the injury and consult a physician. The doctor mentioned...

Neck pain Hello Doctor, I have recently experienced muscle pain in my head and discovered that I also have discomfort in my shoulders and neck. I have been active and healthy since childhood until I turned 18. However, in the past two years, I have been staying at home for long p...

The left and right legs consist of the thigh and calf? Doctor, may I ask if it's normal for my left leg to be 0.5 cm to 1 cm larger than my right leg? Do I need rehabilitation or anything like that?

1. Sports injuries 2. Coccygeal issues Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask two questions. Q1: I sprained my ankle when I was in the first grade. At that time, I only used ice therapy and saw a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner once. During my second year of high school...

Pain in the left shoulder and the entire left arm? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and entire left arm for over a month. Initially, it was just pain in my left shoulder, but later the pain in my arm worsened, and I couldn't lift it or had any...

Numbness in the toes? Hello Dr. Wang, I participated in a half marathon in the second half of last year, and after finishing, I noticed pain in the ball of my foot. This later developed into numbness in my big toe, and even in winter, I experience numbness in my big toe when the ...

Knee pain Every month during my menstrual period, my knees become very painful. However, in the past year, I have occasionally experienced knee pain and weakness after standing for long periods. It feels like any frequent use of my knees leads to pain, and I also notice discomfor...

Postoperative Issues - Plantar Fasciitis (Urgent) Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis with a swelling of about 0.7 cm through an ultrasound yesterday. The physician at Chang Gung suggested that I receive a corticosteroid injection. After the injection, I felt muc...

Stubbed pinky toe? Hello, Dr. Wang. I injured my right little toe by kicking the corner of the bed about a month ago. Initially, it was bruised, swollen, and I couldn't bend it, and walking was painful. Now, the bruising has disappeared and the swelling has reduced, but it s...

Ligament injury Hello doctor, about 10 years ago I injured my wrist but didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was fine. Now I have pain in my left wrist (on the left side and above). I had an X-ray done, and the bones are fine. Later, I consulted another doctor who sa...

Rehabilitation issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who has been diagnosed with 1. Guillain-Barré syndrome, 2. severe sepsis with septic shock, 3. adrenal insufficiency, and 4. diabetes. Due to these conditions, she was admitted to the intensive care unit at...

Upper back pain (thoracic pain) Hello Doctor, last week while riding my bike and wearing a helmet, I looked up at a red light and felt two popping sounds in my cervical spine. After that, I felt tightness (I visited an orthopedic doctor who said it was fine as long as there was n...

Heel pain Since the ankle sprain, I have been experiencing intermittent pain in my heel after some time. Pressing down on my heel also causes pain. This has been going on for about six months. Typically, if I exercise that day, the pain is worse in the evening. Could you please t...

Knee swelling and inability to bend following a car accident? Doctor, I had a minor accident yesterday where I fell from my vehicle, resulting in some superficial abrasions. However, the more serious issue is the pain and swelling in my left knee and ankle. I went to the hospital...