Dr. Chen Wayda reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 5

High arch..? Hello Dr. Chen, I previously visited a doctor for a sprained ankle, and the doctor mentioned that I have high arches. Could you please tell me if having high arches is related to not using custom orthotics?

Toe problems Will spreading the toes outward cause strain?

Pain from the shoulder and neck radiating down to the arm, making it difficult to lift the arm? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to consult you regarding my condition: I am experiencing tightness in the muscles from my right arm to my shoulder and neck, making it impossible to move...

Rib protrusion Last weekend, I went to a full-body massage therapist who helped adjust my spine, mentioning something about it being misaligned. During the session, I heard some popping sounds from my bones. I noticed that my left rib is protruding and I'm unsure if there&#x...

Speech therapy Could you help me list hospitals or clinics in Taipei City and New Taipei City that offer speech rehabilitation? It seems that many hospitals have long waiting lists for speech therapy. I live in the Banqiao and Tucheng area, and I have already inquired at Yadong a...

Post-operative complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my condition. In early January of this year, I injured my left knee and right shoulder while playing soccer. However, I did not seek immediate treatment and de...

About stuttering? Hello doctor, I have a question: I have had a severe stuttering problem since my military service. I had some stuttering issues before, but they didn't affect my life, and I could still converse comfortably. However, after my military service, it has impact...

Degenerative Issues 2 1. What causes degeneration of the thoracolumbar spine? 2. How can further degeneration be prevented? 3. Why does degeneration of the thoracolumbar spine occur at a young age?

X-ray issues..? I have been experiencing abdominal pain along with a pressure sensation, pain, and tightness in my lower back to rib area, as well as an indescribable feeling of discomfort. I have been unable to find the cause despite consulting with specialists in gastroenterolo...

Gluteal muscle fibrosis Hello doctor, during high school, I often ran due to physical education classes. One time, I ran up the stairs for over 20 minutes, and a few days later, I felt a sensation like my bones were misaligned on the outer side of my thigh, near the hip, whenever...

Speech Therapy Hello, doctor. Does having misaligned teeth affect speech? I have a muffled voice, so I am considering speech therapy, but my bite is not correct. Should I get orthodontic treatment first before pursuing speech therapy?

Postural torticollis Dr. Chen: Hello, I have a nephew who was diagnosed with torticollis at his 2-month vaccination appointment. The pediatrician advised us not to let him sleep on the same side. A week later, we visited another pediatrician at a different hospital, and when we i...

Bilateral neck pain? After I sneezed, my neck and shoulders started to hurt like I have a stiff neck. It hurts no matter how I turn my neck, and there are also cracking sounds. My arms feel sore and uncomfortable. I have applied pain relief patches, taken muscle relaxants, and us...

Inquiry about medications prescribed by the Rehabilitation Department? Hello Doctor: In the past two months, I have experienced numbness in my left foot and left hip due to prolonged sitting. Today, I visited the rehabilitation department, and the doctor, considering my previous ...

Left arm pain? For about a month now, I have been experiencing soreness in the middle part of my left arm upon waking up. However, the discomfort improves significantly after moving my arm, and after approximately 40 minutes, the soreness is almost gone. Over a month ago, I had s...

After experiencing a neck muscle strain from doing sit-ups, there is a sensation of a foreign body when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Eight months ago, I severely strained my neck due to doing sit-ups too quickly and forcefully. Since then, I have experienced a significant fo...

Shortwave vs. Steel Pins Hello, doctor. I recently visited a small clinic for knee rehabilitation where they used shortwave and ultrasound therapy. I just looked up the contraindications for shortwave therapy and found that it is best to avoid proximity to metal objects. I rememb...

Waking up with stiffness in the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger of both hands? I recently heard my mother mention that after waking up, her middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are stiff for a while before returning to normal. I wanted to ask about this. Sh...

The front of the shoulder was forcefully struck by someone? This afternoon, a classmate playfully hit the front of my right shoulder quite hard (just once, not repeatedly). At that moment, my right arm felt a bit weak, but it improved later, although I still have a slight sorenes...

There is a foreign body sensation in the right flank and right lower back? Hello, for the past two months, I have been experiencing persistent tightness in my lower right back and right flank, as if something is stuck inside my body. Sometimes the sensation feels fixed in one spo...