Dr. Lin Ruixiang reply Rehabilitation Question

Cervical spine issues Hello Dr. Lin, I am the person who asked question #208515. I would like to ask if an X-ray can determine the severity of my cervical disc herniation and bone spurs. Are these the causes of my neck and back pain? Can rehabilitation alone improve or cure my co...

Pain in the right leg from the lower back to the knee? I often feel tightness in the inner side of the right foot's arch while standing, and my knee is very uncomfortable. I can sense tightness in the area behind the knee, towards the left. When sitting, I experience discomf...

Cervical spine issues Hello Doctor, I recently visited an orthopedic specialist due to neck and back pain. The doctor mentioned that my cervical spine is somewhat compressed and recommended heat therapy, electrical stimulation, and traction. I would like to ask the doctor to revi...

Dysphagia I would like to inquire about an issue I have been experiencing since September of last year. After working out, I suddenly noticed a sensation of something being stuck while swallowing, which has gradually worsened over time. Currently, I am unable to engage in any phy...

Regarding rehabilitation issues related to intervertebral disc herniation, degenerative arthritis, and patellar valgus? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing physical discomfort and in March of this year, I was diagnosed by a physician with stage 1 approaching stage 2 lumbar dis...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Last year, I experienced unexplained pain in the joint near the nail of my right big toe, which persisted for some time. Later, I noticed that bending it caused pain, and the joint became red and painful. After visiting an orthopedic specialist, I underwent l...

Numbness and tingling in the arm? About 8-9 years ago, I experienced pain in my left arm and numbness in my left fingers, which led to an MRI examination. The report indicated disc compression at the C3-4-5-6 levels. I subsequently underwent rehabilitation therapy and recovered a...

Knee problems My mother-in-law's knees are deformed, with both knees angling outward. What should I do? Which specialist should I take her to see? Thank you.

Lumbar and cervical spine issues? About ten years ago, an MRI diagnosed me with cervical disc herniation causing compression, which resulted in pain in my left upper arm and forearm, along with numbness in my left fingers. After about a year of rehabilitation, my symptoms improve...

Issues with the muscles on the right side of the coccyx and below the clavicle? Hello Doctor, I have two issues that have been bothering me for a long time. I visited a physical therapist in mid-July and saw an orthopedic doctor last week, but the problems remain unresolved. Th...

Left arm pain? Hello, Doctor: At the beginning of the year, I woke up one day with pain in my left arm. I usually sleep on my side (but I do switch sides), so I thought it was due to pressure from sleeping and didn't pay much attention to it. Later, I found that I couldn...

Neck and shoulder pain for several months? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right shoulder that prevents me from raising my arm. I visited a rehabilitation clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as a rotator cuff strain. After rehabilitation, my condition improved, ...

Knee osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc herniation? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing discomfort in my knees, so I visited an orthopedic clinic. After an X-ray, the doctor informed me that I have early-stage osteoarthritis in both knees. I was prescribed pain relief and ...

Shoulder joint pain while running? Hello, Director: I run about 4 to 5 times a week in the mornings, covering approximately 15 kilometers each time, and sometimes I participate in full marathon races. Over the past one to two years, I often experience soreness in my left shoulder...

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello Dr. Lin, my current symptoms include soreness in the upper back and stiffness and pain in the shoulders and neck that extend to the upper arms. These symptoms only occur when I am standing; they do not appear when I am lying down. I am currently unde...

Numbness and pain in the fingers? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing numbness in my fingers and shoulder pain. I've been undergoing rehabilitation for two weeks, but I haven't felt any improvement. I recently had an MRI done at the neurology department...

Trigger finger Hello, doctor. I visited the orthopedic outpatient clinic on April 21, and the doctor diagnosed me with trigger finger. I received a steroid injection around 8 PM, but immediately after the injection, I experienced swelling and pain. It is now 3 AM, and I am still ...

Pain in the upper abdomen and back? Hello Doctor: I previously performed reverse crunches and pull-ups, and as a result, I have been experiencing soreness near my left upper abdomen close to the ribs (it seems to be in the area between the external oblique and rectus abdominis ac...

Poor posture while sitting can lead to back pain? Hello, doctor. About two months ago, I experienced significant pain in my lower back, which I suspect was due to poor posture (though I'm not entirely sure of the exact cause). It even became difficult for me to bend over, an...

Post-work-related sequelae leading to exercise discomfort? Hello, Doctor. I previously had to bend and squat for long periods due to work, which has led to frequent pain in my knees and lower back. After recently retiring, I followed my son's advice that I should exercise mo...