Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 10

Foot pain When I walk for a longer duration, I experience pain on the right side of my heel. It also hurts when I press down on it. I previously consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who performed bloodletting, but it did not improve. Recently, I have also started...

Childhood Issues My son is 1 year and 4 months old and has been walking for some time. At first, he needed support from adults, but recently he has been able to walk independently. I've noticed that his walking seems unsteady, and the soles of his feet are thick and flat, re...

Language issues My son is two years old and only repeats simple words after others; he doesn't speak much. Is this a sign of language delay, and should we consult a rehabilitation specialist?

Muscles are tight and painful? I have the following situation: I can walk normally and go up and down stairs, but for the past two weeks, whenever I squat down, I am unable to stand up directly afterward. I feel tightness and pain in the muscles and tendons at the back of my righ...

Knee problems? My mother has been experiencing issues with her knees for a long time. Unlike typical knees, which are quite prominent, her knees appear to be swollen with fluid, and they feel as if they are submerged in water when touched. She sometimes experiences pain while wal...

Lower back pain In recent days, I have been experiencing frequent soreness in my lower back, particularly in the lumbar region. Even small daily activities, such as brushing my teeth, washing my face, or showering, cause pain whenever I bend slightly. Applying a medicated patch h...

Left shoulder pain? I have recently been experiencing sharp pain in my left shoulder, accompanied by numbness. The pain worsens when I bend backward, and it wakes me up at night. What could be the issue?

Ultrasound therapy My mother has been experiencing soreness and pain in her left thumb and wrist for two months and has been undergoing rehabilitation. She mentioned that she feels uncomfortable during the ultrasound treatment and seems to be resistant to continuing, so I would l...

Numbness in the hands? I experience intermittent numbness in my left hand. Sometimes all five fingers are numb, and at other times, the numbness extends from the fingertips to the palm. During the day, adjusting the position of my hand usually resolves the issue quickly. However,...

Knee pain I have been experiencing continuous pain on the outer side of my right knee for a week. When I wake up in the morning, I cannot fully straighten my leg, and if I try to walk, I feel sharp pain in the back of my knee. Sometimes, the muscles around my knee and in my thigh...

Calf swelling I have been experiencing swelling in my calves. Whenever I stand for a long time or sit for more than 30 minutes, my calves become hard and swollen. The only time I feel comfortable is when I lie down. I actually exercise for about half an hour to an hour every day,...

Sports Injuries from Climbing Mountains Hello, Doctor: Over the past year, whenever I go hiking (on inclined paths), I experience pain in the groin area of my left thigh. The pain feels like it's coming from the joint, and sometimes it occurs just a few minutes into the hike...

Lower back muscle pain? Hello, doctor! This morning, while preparing to exercise, I suddenly experienced severe pain in the lower left side of my back, to the point where I could barely walk on my left leg. Following that, my entire lower back felt uncomfortable. How should I han...

Left foot contusion? A week ago, I rode my motorcycle out from the basement of a building and unfortunately tripped on a slope, causing the motorcycle to fall on my left foot. After being sent to the emergency room, the emergency physician reviewed the X-rays and advised me to ge...

Car accident injuries? I had an accident while riding a motorcycle and fell. Although I did not fracture any bones, it has been six months, and I still cannot fully extend my left arm or raise it high. If I try to force it, my arm trembles. What could be the problem? Is rehabilit...

Heat stroke On May 9th, it was particularly hot and humid, with outdoor temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius. While driving at 3 PM, I felt drowsy. In the past, I would sweat profusely at around 32 degrees, but that day was unusual as I couldn't sweat at all. I had someone...

Shoulder pain My mom said that after she recently carried a shopping bag on her right shoulder for about 3 minutes at the market, she started experiencing shoulder pain. Additionally, she noticed small bruises appearing on her shoulder for several consecutive days, which she had ...

Electric shock to both hands? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent numbness in both hands, sometimes feeling like an electric shock, occurring intermittently. What could this condition be, and which medical specialty should I consult?

Ankle sprain Two days ago, I sprained my ankle while jumping to shoot a basketball, and it has significantly affected my daily life. What care can I take to recover quickly? What condition should I be in before I can continue playing basketball? Thank you!

Arm pain I sell fish in the market, and after long-term handling of fish and using various fish-cutting knives, my right hand is almost paralyzed. A couple of days ago, a friend took me for a folk therapy session, where he said my entire right hand felt cold and had poor blood ci...