Dr. Pan Yingda reply Physical Fitness Question

What exercises should be performed if the fifth lumbar vertebra is causing narrowing and compression of the sciatic nerve? Hello, I have been experiencing aching and cramping pain in my left leg for the past six months, occasionally accompanied by numbness and swelling. I recentl...

Cervical shoulder myofascial pain syndrome Hello, doctor. For many years, I have been experiencing frequent soreness in my left shoulder and neck (mainly the neck), which I believe is due to poor posture and long hours of computer work. I feel sore almost every day. During a coup...

Are individuals with bow legs or those who have an outward knee alignment suitable for practicing Tai Chi? Hello, I have noticed that when my toes are pointed forward, my knees naturally tilt inward instead of aligning with my toes. There is a noticeable bony prominence on the ou...

Right lower back pain? 1. I am 175 cm tall and weigh 76 kg. I have been experiencing deep muscle pain in my lower right back for over six months, which sometimes radiates to my right buttock. 2. During this time, I have consulted with both Western and traditional Chinese medicin...

A 16-year-old has been experiencing a sports injury from frog swimming since March, and it has not yet healed? Hello, in March, while swimming the frog stroke, I suddenly experienced severe pain at the junction of the inner thighs and the bottom of the scrotum. I felt it was a st...

Ultrasound and interferential current therapy frequency? Hello, Dr. Pan. I would like to ask about the use of ultrasound and interferential current therapy for tennis elbow. Is it possible to perform these treatments daily or even twice a day? Are there any side effects associate...

Ligament injury rehabilitation but swelling occurs! Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I sprained my ankle while playing badminton. I visited three hospitals for examination, and the results showed no fractures, but rather a ligament injury. During the first week, there was significa...

Pain in the inner thigh muscles? I am on the track and field team, and last week during practice, it seems I strained the muscles on the inner side of my thigh. It has been a week, and it still hurts. I would like to ask if there are any methods to help it heal faster. Thank you!

Elbow dislocation Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question amidst your busy schedule. I am asking on behalf of my friend, who dislocated his elbow while playing basketball by landing on his hand. He went to the emergency room, and the doctor was able to ...

The reason for the symptoms? Unexplained pain on both sides of the lower back—there was no intense exercise or strain. Initially, when sitting, there was a feeling of pressure and discomfort in the lower back on both sides, which persisted for three days. After that, the pain in ...

Lower back muscle soreness? Hello Doctor: I have noticed that recently, after exercising, my lower back becomes very sore. Even while washing dishes, I experience significant soreness, similar to the soreness I feel after running 1500 meters. I don't often run 1500 meters, b...

There is discomfort when extending the left leg? Hello Dr. Pan: Recently, I've been experiencing some discomfort in my left leg when I stretch it out straight, but it's not exactly pain (I'm not quite sure). I suspect it might be related to playing basketball more ...

Pelvic fracture Hello Dr. Pan, I would like to ask a question. I have a friend who suffered a severe injury while skiing at the age of 23/24. However, since he did not feel any abnormalities afterward, he neglected it. Now, nearly 40 years old, he has noticed that after walking f...

Physical fitness Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to inquire whether the components of physical fitness are fixed at four items. Can other physical performance tests be included in the assessment? How can normative data be obtained? (It seems to start from age 7.) What physical fitn...

Knee brace selection Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident in January of this year, which resulted in a fracture of my left tibia near the knee. Since the injury was between being operable or being treated with a cast, I chose the cast option to allow for natural healing. It has ...

The shoes are tilted to one side while walking? Hello, I have a question: When shoes are worn for a long time, the heel part tends to wear down unevenly, with a difference of up to one centimeter. Over time, I feel discomfort in my feet, and even when standing normally, my feet u...

The latest recommendations for adult physical activity published by the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) suggest that adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise each week, comb...

Is it advisable to perform stretching exercises to strengthen the abdominal and back muscles during sciatica? Is it advisable to perform stretching or yoga exercises to strengthen the abdominal and back muscles during sciatica? If pain occurs while doing these exercises, should o...

Chronic low back and leg pain? The patient is a 46-year-old male. 1. Initially, he experienced lower back pain, which later extended to his thigh. The pain is localized to a specific point on the right side of the lower back and involves the entire posterior muscle of the right l...

How to train flexibility? If you don't exercise regularly and have noticed that you can touch your knees while bending over, and you want to start training on your own, it's important to proceed cautiously to avoid any potential spinal injuries. Here are some steps to h...