Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 9

Arm pain I used to play badminton without experiencing any soreness in my arms, but recently every time I play, my right upper arm becomes extremely sore. What could be the problem? Thank you!

Knee pain Hello, Doctor! My mother is 60 years old and has a habit of exercising in the morning. Her health has always been good. A few days ago, she returned from walking and mentioned that her right knee felt strange, but it did not affect her ability to walk or go up and down ...

Torticollis issues My daughter is three months old and has a lump on the right side of her neck, with limited neck mobility. Could this be torticollis, and is it possible to start physical therapy now?

Muscle soreness? I often experience a sharp pain in the inner muscles of my right knee, which feels like being pricked by hundreds of needles at once. No matter how much I massage it, the sharp pain persists. Sometimes, the muscles in my right hip also experience the same sensati...

Patients with hemiplegia? My cousin had a car accident due to alcohol intoxication over a decade ago, resulting in paralysis of his lower body. In the initial years, his family took good care of him, and he firmly believed that he would stand up again one day. He always made a st...

Lower back pain? I often experience lower back pain. I consulted an internist and had an X-ray, but there were no significant issues. The doctor recommended wearing a lumbar support belt, but I can only wear it for 30 minutes before my lower back becomes red and swollen. As a res...

Rehabilitation therapy Hello, doctor! My mother has been undergoing rehabilitation for hand pain, and she has been receiving interferential current therapy for almost two months. While her pain has significantly reduced, she has developed a patch on her arm that looks like rust o...

Bruise Hello! My hands and feet often have unexplained bruises without any impact or falls, and I find it particularly puzzling that even the middle joint of my right ring finger has bruising and pain when touched. I previously underwent blood tests at Chang Gung Memorial Hospita...

Pinky finger fracture Six months ago, I severely fractured my right pinky toe. It was not only red and swollen but also bruised, and the pain was so intense that I couldn't walk. I consulted an orthopedic specialist who only advised me to apply ointment and rest, without put...

Regarding rehabilitation? I accompanied my dad to rehabilitation. He had a mild stroke and can walk, although slowly. The therapist taught him to lift his legs, and every time he comes home, he complains of soreness in the outer thigh muscles. I would like to ask the doctor if th...

Bilateral calf burning sensation? My aunt has recently been experiencing a burning sensation in the posterior aspect of both calves. She often cannot walk more than 500 meters without needing to rest before she can continue. What could be the issue?

Car accident injuries? I had a bad motorcycle accident a few days ago, and my knee is very painful. I also have several wounds on my hands and feet. The hot weather has caused my wounds to become inflamed. A friend suggested that I see a rehabilitation specialist. Is that a good ...

Arm pain Hello, doctor! Last week, I experienced severe pain in my right arm, almost to the point of paralysis. I visited a rehabilitation specialist nearby, had an X-ray taken, and the doctor informed me that there is a narrowing of the spaces between my cervical vertebrae and s...

Pain occurs on the left side of the left foot while walking? Hello: When I walk, my weight tends to shift to the left side of my left foot. As a result, when I walk or put pressure on my left foot, I experience pain on the left side of my left foot. It seems that my feet are not ...

Shoulder blade pain My mother is 54 years old, and she has been experiencing frequent pain in her scapula, feeling as if it might collapse. Sometimes the pain is on the right side, sometimes on the left, and at times it hurts on both sides. The pain is so severe that she cannot s...

Torticollis My son was delivered by an obstetrician using suction, and shortly after birth, we noticed he had torticollis. We are unsure of the cause, and we only followed the doctor's advice to undergo three months of rehabilitation therapy. Now that he has just turned two,...

Slip and fall? Three days ago, I slipped in the bathroom and sustained abrasions and bruises on my hands and feet. The worst part was the heavy impact on my buttocks, which resulted in a large bruise. Shortly after, I found it painful to touch or sit down, with pain concentrated ...

Trigger finger Recently, I have noticed that my thumb is tight and painful. A friend told me that it might be trigger finger. How can I avoid worsening the pain? Are there any simple care tips? Thank you!

Childhood Issues My son is two and a half years old, and his language expression is not very good. He has a bad temper, and when he feels misunderstood, he cries and throws tantrums. Recently, it has become more concerning as he often bangs his head against the wall. He also stru...

Experiencing pain while biting down? I have been experiencing pain in my jaw joint recently, and I have difficulty opening my mouth. It hurts when I bite down on things. Which specialist should I see? Is physical therapy effective?