Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 15

Ultrasound The ultrasound treatment for thumb rehabilitation lasts only 3 minutes after applying the ultrasound gel. Is the ultrasound therapy limited to such a short duration? Thank you.

Bilateral neck pain? I feel discomfort right below the back of my head, and I often experience a feeling of pressure and pain on both sides of my cervical spine, especially after bending my head down to do something. The pressure and pain can become almost unbearable. I can relie...

Numbness in the hands Hello, Doctor: I often wake up with numbness in the back of my left hand while sleeping. The numb area extends from above the elbow to the fingers. No matter how I position my left hand after waking up, the numbness persists. I have three pillows, all of whi...

Fracture or sprain Today I was being lazy and used a towel under each foot to wipe the floor. Suddenly, my right foot got caught on the towel on the left side, and I heard a "pop" sound. Two minutes later, my entire right little toe was bruised and swollen, with the bru...

Lower back muscle pain? My mother has been experiencing pain in the muscles on the upper right side of her back near the ribs, as well as soreness in the outer side of her right calf. She has been living normally and did not fall, and she does not think it is serious, so she has ...

Hip muscle pain When sitting on the left side of the buttocks, the muscles feel very sore upon contact with the chair, and there is also pain while walking. Upon touching the area, both the muscles and bones hurt. Doctor, may I ask: why is there pain only on the left side, and wh...

Lower back pain? Doctor, my lower back hurts and the pain radiates down to my feet. I previously had an X-ray at the hospital, which showed that I have scoliosis. Could this be causing sciatica? The doctor mentioned something about nerve pain related to a herniated disc. What sho...

Foot pain I would like to ask if my left foot is related to the symptoms mentioned above. Four years ago, I had a mild injury to the sole of my left foot. When walking, as I prepare to lift my foot, with my weight on my toes, I experience pain in the arch and the center of my foo...

Frozen shoulder My mother has been undergoing rehabilitation treatment for frozen shoulder for the past month, but her pain has not improved. Last Friday, she received a corticosteroid injection based on her doctor's recommendation. I would like to ask the doctor: Are there ...

Fingers gradually becoming bent and weak? My uncle has recently developed a strange illness where his fingers are gradually becoming bent and weak, and his toes are also losing strength. What could be the issue? What should he do? Which specialty should he consult?

Frozen shoulder Hello, Director! My mother has been undergoing treatment for frozen shoulder for 2 months, which includes infrared therapy, laser treatment, and interferential current therapy. While her condition has improved somewhat, she experiences significant discomfort at ni...

Nerve paralysis A week ago, I had a cold, and since then, I have developed facial drooping and my mouth is crooked, even causing water to spill out when I drink. Could this be facial nerve paralysis? Should I see a neurologist? Thank you!

Kidney root inflammation? I often experience back pain. When I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, they said it was inflammation of the kidney roots. However, when I saw a Western medicine doctor, they diagnosed it as sciatica. What exactly is the condition, an...

Blood pressure issues? Doctor, my mother exercises in the morning, and on Sundays, there are healthcare professionals measuring blood pressure for the public at a distance of about 30 meters. The readings were 118/70 before exercise and 137/90 after exercise. She was very nervous...

Knee tightness After playing basketball in the morning and walking down a slope, I am experiencing tightness and pain in the muscles on the back side of my right knee, which is noticeable when I touch it. I am also limping while walking. What is the best way to manage this condit...

Knee brace My mom wears knee braces while walking, and she says that when she first puts them on, it feels like her knees are being restricted, which is uncomfortable. Could you please advise under what circumstances she should replace her knee braces after getting used to them, ...

Wrist pain Experiencing pain and weakness when rotating the left wrist could indicate either a muscle strain or a ligament injury. It is important to assess the specific symptoms and any accompanying signs, such as swelling or bruising, to determine the exact cause. For initial...

Shoulder and upper arm pain? I often experience sharp pain in my right shoulder and upper arm, especially waking up at night due to the pain, and I cannot sleep on my right side. What could be the problem? How can it be treated? Is it frozen shoulder? I just turned fifty.

Protection of the knee and ankle? When walking on steep slopes every day, I often see people walking backward uphill and downhill. My knees are not in great condition. Doctor, how can I walk up and down the mountain to protect my knees and ankles? Thank you!

Low back pain Dear Doctor: I have a localized pain in my lower back that sometimes occurs on the right side and occasionally on the left side. The pain is so severe that I struggle to get up after lying down and have difficulty turning over. What should I do? Thank you!