Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 13

Torticollis When my son was born, I noticed something unusual about his neck; his head always turned to the right. Whenever I gently helped him straighten or turn to the left, he quickly returned to the right. We took him to see a pediatrician, who diagnosed him with torticollis ...

Muscle atrophy My dad is only 50 years old. Three months ago, he suddenly collapsed and had a stroke, falling into a coma and being admitted to the intensive care unit. Fortunately, he has slowly recovered and is now discharged. His speech is unclear; could this be due to damage ...

Inverted hanging on a pull-up bar? I've heard that hanging upside down on a pull-up bar is good for the lumbar spine and can treat disc herniation. Is this true? What is your opinion?

Trigger finger A few days ago, my father experienced severe pain in his right thumb and was unsure which specialist to see. He eventually consulted an orthopedic doctor who diagnosed him with trigger finger. After receiving an injection, the pain immediately subsided, and he was ...

Wrist pain? After doing multiple household chores, I developed pain in my left wrist. In the past, I would use heat therapy and apply a medicated patch for 2 to 3 days, and it would resolve. However, this time it hasn't improved after 6 days, and there is some swelling on th...

Lower back pain and chest rib pain? Recently, my respiratory system has been very sensitive, coinciding with a sandstorm and poor air quality. I have been wearing an activated carbon mask, but after a few days, I feel a tightness in my chest and can hardly catch my breath. I do n...

Foot cramps? Hello, doctor! My mother was sitting with her right leg crossed while watching TV for about 5 minutes, and now she is unable to place her foot flat on the ground. She experiences sharp pain in her right ankle when walking. What should we do in this situation? Thank y...

Knee pain I have been experiencing an issue over the past couple of days: I can walk normally, but after standing for a few minutes, I am unable to squat down with my right knee. The knee feels tight and painful. What should I do? Thank you!

Lower back pain Recently, I have been experiencing frequent pain in my lower back, and occasionally the pain radiates from my lower back to my buttocks, thighs, and calves. Could this be sciatica? Can rehabilitation completely resolve this issue? Thank you!

Mild stroke Hello, Dr. Chen! My father has high blood pressure, and he has been very cautious about it, controlling it with medication for the past 20 years. He doesn't dare to go out when the weather is cold. The day before yesterday morning, he woke up and noticed that his...

Lower back pain? Hello, doctor! I've been experiencing pain in the upper left side of my back for the past few days, and my right thigh muscles hurt so much that I can hardly walk. Sometimes, the pain extends to my calf as well. How should I address this confusing pain? Than...

Degenerative arthritis My mother has osteoarthritis. She used to be able to go for walks, but recently she has been experiencing frequent swelling and pain. What care should individuals with osteoarthritis take during the cold winter months? Is it advisable for them to avoid goin...

Lower back pain Hello, Doctor! I suddenly experienced severe pain near my lower back while lifting something, to the point where I couldn't straighten up. I applied a medicated patch, which has helped a little, but I'm unsure how long the effect will last. Could this be...

Rehabilitation golden period My uncle had a stroke a year ago. He drops small items and needs assistance to walk. He only underwent rehabilitation for a month right after the stroke and then returned home. I've heard that after the rehabilitation golden period, the chances o...

Elbow pain Hello, doctor! Last year, I accompanied my mother to rehabilitation, and the physician and therapist taught us that when shoulder soreness occurs after lifting objects, performing reverse pelvic lifts can help alleviate it. She has been doing that, but now her issue is...

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello, Doctor: Recently, my left hand has been shaking, my shoulder often feels sore and stiff, and my neck makes sounds when I move it. My blood appears very thick and dark red. I would like to know what could be the cause of this and how to improve it.

Thumb injury Hello Doctor: My left thumb was cut by a falling glass window. The wound has healed, but the joint is not as flexible as it was before the injury. I am experiencing swelling and pain; could this indicate a ligament tear? Is it too late to start rehabilitation after a...

Postoperative hip surgery My mother underwent hip surgery two years ago, but she still feels uncomfortable. What can be done to alleviate her pain? Thank you!

Bruise A year ago, I fell several times while skiing, but the pain disappeared after applying a medicated patch. Six months ago, I slipped while canyoning and was in so much pain that I had to be taken to the emergency room, where an X-ray showed no fractures. After resting for a...

Clavicle fracture My father was unfortunately knocked down while riding his motorcycle, resulting in a fractured clavicle. He did not undergo surgical fixation; instead, it is being protected with a figure-eight shoulder strap and a triangular bandage. The doctor mentioned that h...