Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 7

Leg cramps are more likely to occur at night? Dear Doctor: I often experience cramps in my lower legs during the night while sleeping. How can I prevent this? What might be causing it due to a deficiency? What types of food should I eat to prevent this? Thank you!

Rheumatoid Arthritis My mother seems to have rheumatoid arthritis. She is afraid of surgery and wants to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, but I believe she should see a Western medicine doctor. Can rehabilitation help? Thank you!

Problems with the fingers? Every morning when I wake up, I feel that my ten fingers are weak and cannot bend. Whatever I try to hold, it just falls. It takes some time before I can function normally. What could be wrong with me? Thank you!

Cervical stiffness Dear Doctor: My neck muscles on both sides often feel tight and stiff. How can I improve this? Thank you!

Numbness in the soles of the feet and heel pain? Hello, doctor! Recently, whenever I sit down for a few minutes, my entire left foot below the ankle becomes numb. Even when I stand up immediately, it remains numb. Additionally, I sometimes experience sharp pain in the tendon of m...

Muscle cramps My mother has been experiencing muscle spasms under her right armpit for almost a week. She describes the sensation as if a drill is going in and out, and sometimes the muscle twitching is visible to the naked eye. She mentioned that it's manageable during the ...

Arm pain I played badminton with a friend, and although we both can use either hand, it had been a while since I last played. After an intense match, my arms became extremely sore, almost incapacitated. I tried applying heat and using anti-inflammatory ointment, but the soreness ...

Fall-related injuries On a typhoon day, I rode my motorcycle to buy something. I was aware that the roads were slippery due to the rain, so I was being cautious. Unfortunately, I couldn't avoid a pothole and fell, injuring my right hand and right foot severely. To make matte...

Pain in the ankle and dorsum of the foot? Hello, doctor! I walk for an hour and a half every morning. The mountain I walk on has an elevation of less than 100 meters, and the path is not very steep. There are only 132 steps going up, and I walk down on a pedestrian path that is q...

Long-term malocclusion? Is it possible for long-term overpronation to cause discomfort in the knees and even the lower back?

Ankle sprain I went to play basketball, and after shooting, I don't know why, but I sprained my ankle. I quickly tried some folk remedies, but after four days, it hasn't improved; it still hurts, and I can't walk. Can I go see a rehabilitation specialist? Thank you...

Lower back pain? Hello doctor, my dad has been playing golf for over 20 years, and he always thought it was a great sport. Recently, after playing golf for the past week, he has been feeling discomfort in his shoulder, along with soreness in his lower back and pain in his upper b...

Early Intervention Subsidy I have a boy undergoing sensory integration rehabilitation therapy at the clinic. I heard that early intervention subsidies can be applied for. How can I apply for them?

Protection of Infants and Young Children Hello, doctor! My little daughter is 8 months old, and her nanny often carries her on her back or puts her in a walker to move around. Will this affect her legs, causing them to develop into bow legs (O-shaped legs) or lead to any developm...

Shoulder blade pain? My mother often complains about pain in her scapula. She visited an orthopedic doctor who mentioned something about cartilage protrusion. Why does the cartilage in that area protrude, and how can it be prevented? Thank you for your response!

About Physical Therapy I went to rehabilitation for SSP treatment for over two months due to pain in my left elbow, and it has resolved. Recently, I have been experiencing soreness in my right arm, so I went back for rehabilitation and received interferential current therapy. Aft...

Lower back pain? A week ago, I started experiencing pain in my lower back every morning that was severe enough to keep me from getting out of bed. I switched to a firmer spring mattress, which occasionally feels a bit more comfortable, but for the most part, the pain persists. I ...

Plantar fasciitis My dad suffers from plantar fasciitis almost every morning when he gets up, which is very bothersome. Can he go for physical therapy? Thank you!

Left foot bone contusion? I fell hard while riding my motorcycle due to an uneven road surface, and my left foot was injured by the motorcycle. The bone above my ankle has sunken in, and it is swollen and painful. I have been applying ice and using anti-inflammatory ointment for ...

Leg cramps Hello, doctor! My mother has been experiencing unexplained cramps in her right foot during her walks over the past few days. Sometimes her toes even curl up, making it difficult for her to continue walking. What could be causing this? Thank you!