Back pain, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 8

Fell and hit the coccyx on the stairs? Hello Dr. Wang: When I was in junior high school, I slipped and fell, hitting my tailbone against two steps of the staircase. At that moment, I experienced severe pain in my coccyx, but I have not seen a doctor since then. In high school, I ...

Right upper back pain, spinal pain, most severe in the morning, better or absent in the evening? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I experienced pain in my right shoulder and the area behind it. I thought it was a strain from doing housework (as a single parent), and it improved wh...

Inquiry about bone cement treatment? Hello, doctor. My mother is 73 years old and previously reported back pain. After a diagnosis, it was determined that she has a spondylolisthesis at the L4-L5 level, leading to surgery for stabilization. However, her pain has not improved over...

Fracture of the eleventh thoracic vertebra? Hello, I fell backward from a chair a month ago. At that time, I had X-rays and an ultrasound, and the diagnosis was a muscle strain. I was able to walk, so I continued doing household chores and going out for a month, but the back pain...

Lower back injury Hello, when I was 13 years old, I had a severe fall that injured my back. I was misdiagnosed until this year when I was diagnosed with internal injuries at the Veterans General Hospital. My symptoms include lower back pain and discomfort after standing or sittin...

Low back pain, chest pain, urinary issues? Hello, Doctor: Here’s the situation. Previously, I experienced weakness in my feet and lower back pain, so I consulted a doctor and had an X-ray done. The doctor mentioned that my spine was compressing a nerve and recommended physical th...

Spondylolisthesis with radiculopathy? Hello, Doctor. I was diagnosed with L5 spondylolysis combined with spondylolisthesis in my sophomore year of high school, and it is currently within 25%. 1. Initially, I experienced significant lower back pain (with lumbar discomfort and occa...

If you have foot pain but are unsure which specialist to see, you may want to consider visiting a podiatrist, who specializes in foot and ankle conditions. Alternatively, an orthopedic surgeon with a focus on the Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my foot pain. Sometimes my...

Lumbar pain I have recently been experiencing some pain from my lower back to my hips, especially noticeable when I get up from bed. I also feel some unexplained pain and weakness in my legs when I cough. I'm not sure if this is due to overexertion or if I might have an inju...

Back muscle pain Hello, doctor! For the past few days, I've been experiencing pain in the lower middle area of my left back (around the spot where we feel soreness after bending over to clean for a while and then standing up straight). However, the pain is not constant; it o...

Congenital spinal development issues? Compression fractures? Hello, Doctor. I am a 28-year-old male. Recently, I experienced chest and back pain for several months, which led me to visit a hospital and consult a neurologist. The doctor ordered an X-ray of my lumbar spine, and dur...

Preventive bone cement injection Dear Dr. Lee, My mother is currently 68 years old. Recently, she underwent a bone density test, which revealed an average lumbar spine bone density value of -3.2 (T score). Aside from mild hypertension, she does not have any other medical conditi...

When standing, there is an issue with lateral leaning of the lower back? In the past, I remember my waist being symmetrical when standing, but now it tends to tilt to one side. However, when I sit, the degree of tilt decreases, and when I lie down, my body appears normal. Previou...

Shoulder, back, and chest pain? Dear Doctor, Hello, I am a user who consulted you previously. Thank you very much for taking the time to respond; I truly appreciate it. (Reference #130694) To summarize my symptoms, about seven to eight months ago, I noticed a cough and slight...

Ankylosing Spondylitis Three weeks ago, I experienced pain in my lower back whenever I leaned forward or backward (it wasn't unbearable pain). After stretching a few times, the pain subsided. However, after sitting for a long time, leaning forward or backward would still cau...

Degenerative arthritis of the spine Hello doctor, I have had this condition since I was in the ninth grade after an injury, but every time I go to a different hospital, I receive different answers. Most of the time, they only take X-rays and I’m not sure if I can request more in-...

Shoulder, back, and chest pain? Hello Doctor, about six months ago, I started experiencing a dull pain in the left side of my chest when I inhale. Initially, I thought it was just psychological and didn't pay much attention to it, but over time, it hasn't improved and t...

I would like to inquire about lumbar pain issues? Hello Dr. Lee: For the past two years, I have been experiencing recurrent lumbar pain. When the pain becomes severe, I visit a doctor, but the usual diagnosis is either a muscle strain or advice to pay attention to the spaces in...

Lower back pain when bending over..? Hello, Vice Dean Li. I would like to ask you about a situation. Three years ago, I injured my lower back while lifting heavy objects. After treatment, I improved, but a few months ago, I started experiencing lower back pain when bending over, ...

Lumbar degeneration Hello, doctor. I recently went to the hospital for an X-ray due to lower back pain, and it was found that I have degeneration of the L5 lumbar vertebra. What remedies are available? I am still quite young. Should I take any supplements, perform specific rehabi...