Dr. Li Yanheng reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 2

Shoulder and neck stiffness caused by medication? Hello Dr. Lee, my mother is in stage I breast cancer and only four lymph nodes were examined. She does not require chemotherapy and has completed radiation therapy two months ago. She has been taking about five months of post-oper...

Cervical nerve compression Hello, I have cervical spine compression (moderate according to the conduction study) affecting my nerves, which causes numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. I am currently taking medication and have been undergoing rehabilitation for over a month...

Dysphagia Hello Dr. Lee: My father underwent radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma seven years ago. In recent years, he has experienced neck stiffness, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing. He can only eat softer foods like rice and skin from meat; other ingredients need to b...

Foot problems Hello, doctor. I recently bought a pair of air-cushioned sandals, and after wearing them for a day or two, my feet started to feel uncomfortable. I have soreness in the plantar area (the area of the tendons), and switching to other sandals doesn't help; only wa...

Shoulder joint issues Thank you for your previous response. After resting, the stiffness, pain, and popping sounds in my shoulder have improved significantly. However, during the lifting process, I noticed that my injured shoulder feels much easier to exert than the opposite shou...

Issues with the shoulder labrum? Recently, I visited a rehabilitation clinic due to discomfort in my shoulder. After an ultrasound, the doctor mentioned that my shoulder labrum is slightly loose. I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what this means. Am I currently in a ...

Hand joints Hello Dr. Lee: Here is my work content: Quality inspection of hardware edges – removing burrs with a needle. Recently, I have been experiencing significant pain in my hand joints after working until the afternoon. I am unsure if this is due to holding tools for too lo...

Frozen shoulder cannot be lifted high, and there is a limitation in the range of motion backward? After the car accident, I have been unable to raise my right shoulder, which limits my ability to comb my hair and fasten my bra. The doctor diagnosed me with frozen shoulder. It has...

Cervical spine issues and back problems? On the day of the car accident, there were issues with the back: there was soreness and pain, which persisted for two to three days. On the day of the accident, there were also issues with the cervical spine: there was soreness and a tingl...

Lower back pain? Hello, doctor. Could you please tell me if myofascial pain syndrome and upper and lower crossed syndromes are considered the same syndrome, or are they distinct from each other?

High ankle swelling and pain? Hello doctor, I was walking and suddenly felt discomfort in my left foot. I noticed that whenever I exert pressure on the sole of my foot, it hurts. The location I found online seems to be around the high ankle area (slightly to the left front of my ...

Humeral fracture Humerus fracture complicated by wrist drop, currently undergoing rehabilitation for three weeks. The fingers, except for the thumb which has slight numbness, have normal sensation. After rehabilitation, the slight numbness in the thumb has improved, while the oth...

Right shoulder pain? When raising the right shoulder and extending it backward while placing the hands on the waist, there is a sensation of locking at the shoulder angle accompanied by significant pain (however, there are no tender points around the shoulder area). What could th...

Inquiry about hunchback and chest posture issues? Hello Dr. Lee, I often find myself slouching while sitting or standing, but I try to consciously keep my chest up. However, after a while, I sometimes feel soreness in my back (it feels better when I lie down), which might be due ...

Issues with the sacral vertebrae after a car accident? In late December of last year, I was involved in a car accident and sustained a mild spinal contusion. X-rays at that time showed no abnormalities, so I used ice and heat therapy to reduce pressure during recovery. A month la...

Knee pain after massage? Hello Dr. Lee, I experienced tightness in my shoulders and neck, so I went for a massage on Monday afternoon. When the therapist was working on my legs, I felt that the pressure was a bit too strong. Although it was painful at the time, I endured the sess...

Please consult regarding the issue with the left armpit? Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent chest tightness, and lately, I've noticed some pain in a specific area. The pain is located near the front of my left chest, close to my left armpit. When I pinch it with...

Exercises Suitable for Cervical Spondylolisthesis Hello, doctor: About two years ago, I had an X-ray taken at a small clinic, and I recall that it showed a displacement of the C3 and C4 vertebrae compressing the right nerve, along with carpal tunnel syndrome. I would like to ask ...

Fibromyalgia Hello, doctor. It seems that stiffness and tightness in soft tissues like tendons or muscles can lead to overall body uncoordination. For instance, when moving, one might feel a sense of restriction, or experience soreness and tingling in certain areas, along with ir...

Right scapular pain and the menstrual cycle? Hello, I experience severe pain in my right scapula one day before my menstrual period starts. The pain does not improve with massage or physical therapy. The pain is located within the scapular region, and when it becomes sharp, it ra...