Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 47

Lifting the waist with 1/4 of body weight issue? Hello, doctor. I have a very mild herniated disc and underwent spinal traction at a clinic. I remember my weight being around 58-62 kg, but their scale was faulty, and it registered my weight as 68 kg. Today, during my first sessio...

Neck pain with occasional hand numbness or arm pain? Hello, doctor: I am an office worker and spend most of my working hours sitting and using the computer. Three years ago, I started experiencing pain in my arms, and after seeing an orthopedic doctor, I was advised to undergo he...

Lateral knee pain caused by cycling? Hello doctor, I ride my bicycle to school every day, but I have a habit of using a heavy (geared) bike, which allows me to ride faster. About a week ago, I started experiencing a sharp pain on the outer side of my left knee when I exert force ...

Triangular ligament If you have a sprained deltoid ligament without a tear, which occurred while playing basketball, and it has been two months with persistent swelling and pain, it would be advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist. Since you have already seen a Western medi...

Pain from the shoulder to the clavicle? Hello, whenever I raise my left arm to 120 degrees, I start to feel pain beneath my collarbone and deeper in my shoulder. The pain intensifies as I move closer to my ear. Recently, I noticed that my left collarbone is more prominent (I can ...

Finger joint pain It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), especially since you have difficulty bending your fingers and experience pain at the base of your fingers where they meet the palm. This condition can cause stiffness an...

Left shoulder sprain not healing? Dear Doctor, First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and assist me. In late January, I slipped and injured my left shoulder, experiencing severe pain and weakness, but no swelling. After seeking medical attention, I was diagnosed wit...

Rheumatoid Arthritis I am currently in my second year of dental school and have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (diagnosed in January). I would like to know if it is advisable for me to continue my dental studies.

Ankle sprain prevents squatting? Hello doctor, I sprained my left ankle while playing basketball on December 1st last year. Initially, I went to an orthopedic doctor who took X-rays and said there was no bone injury. Later, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, b...

Knee pain Sometimes when I walk, my knees become so sore that I can't stand up and I have to squat for a few seconds to regain strength. This has been happening for many years. It doesn't occur very frequently, but it does happen consistently. Is this normal? Which spec...

Plantar cyst Last year, I noticed a "lump" in the center of the sole of my right foot (in the arch area). Sometimes it hurts a little when touched, but it doesn't affect my walking. This month, I discovered that a "lump" has also appeared in the center of...

Experiencing some pain after walking for a long time? Hello doctor, I have a question I've been wanting to ask. I was playing basketball with my classmates at school, not in a formal way, just for fun. While trying to grab the ball, I accidentally fell and may have twisted m...

Ankle ligament injury Hello Dr. Hsu, I had a car accident in mid-January where I sustained an open contusion on my knee that required three stitches. Additionally, my ankle experienced a "rolling" injury, where I was thrown about 5 to 10 meters. When I arrived at the ho...

Muscle strain Hello Doctor, I am a student on the track and basketball teams. I experienced a muscle strain in my left thigh a year ago. After a year, although my leg no longer hurts, the left thigh appears noticeably larger than the right. It feels soft and loose to the touch, a...

Leg pain Hello, for the past two weeks, I've been experiencing intermittent soreness in the muscles on the inner side of my right thigh. There is also tenderness when I press near the groin area. Occasionally, I feel soreness or tightness near the right knee, particularly on...

Foot pain? Hello, my question is that the outer part of the sole of my left foot hurts while driving, similar to the soreness experienced after prolonged exercise. It only hurts when I press down on it or apply pressure. What could be the issue?

Right shoulder extension causes pain in the right anterior chest? Hello, a few days ago I noticed that I have been sleeping in almost the same position. When I wake up and stretch my right arm, I feel a tight pain in the inner part of my right chest. During those days, I also did...

Rehabilitation Questions Last November, I fell and injured my elbow, causing a fracture at the end of the bone. The doctor at the major hospital advised me not to move it too much. I had monthly X-rays to monitor the healing process. After two months, the bone healed, but my elbo...

Wrist ligament inflammation Hello Dr. Li, three weeks ago, I seemed to have injured my left wrist while moving my scooter, and now I experience pain when rotating or bending it downwards (it hurts when I pick up a coffee cup filled with water). I visited the rehabilitation depart...

Ankle fracture Hello, doctor: May I ask if, in addition to resting, using heat or cold therapy can help accelerate the recovery of an ankle fracture? Additionally, I would like to understand when to use ice and when to use heat. Thank you.