Can Herniated Discs Heal with Exercise and Rehabilitation?
Can a herniated disc heal? Hello doctor, I had an X-ray and MRI that confirmed I have a herniated disc, but the doctor said it's mild. Can I recover through exercise and rehabilitation?
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, the symptoms can be alleviated by medication and rehabilitation. Afterwards, you can strengthen your core muscles and be mindful of reducing the intensity of work and activities to decrease the chances of recurrence. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Can Herniated Discs Heal with Exercise and Rehabilitation?
Understanding Tarlov Cysts: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Tarlov cysts are perineural cysts located in the sacral region? Hello! For the past three months, I have been experiencing a feeling of heaviness and weakness in my legs, particularly in my calves. My left calf and the soles of my feet often feel numb, and I also experience inter...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, Tarlov cysts and herniated discs have similar symptoms, but they can be differentiated through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Tarlov Cysts: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Understanding Coccyx Pain After Exercise: Causes and When to Seek Help
Coccydynia after exercise? Hello Doctor: I haven't exercised for a long time, and yesterday I went to the gym to work out. I did sit-ups, lying flat with my legs raised and lowered without letting my feet touch the ground, which is an abdominal muscle workout. However, when ...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
1) Should I go to an orthopedic specialist for an X-ray? No, bones do not spontaneously dislocate due to minor exertion; the human body is not that fragile. 2) Could this soreness be due to a muscle strain, specifically because of its location at the coccyx? The coccyx has many...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain After Exercise: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Finger Sensation
Herniated disc finger issues Hello Doctor, since around mid to late October, I've been experiencing a peculiar sensation on the outer side of my left little toe, as if it's soft when it touches the floor. I consulted a doctor and had an X-ray taken, which revealed that ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, the symptoms in your hands and feet are likely not caused by the same issue. First, we need to assess the degree of scoliosis. Given your age, if the curvature is not significant, it is unlikely to affect the nerves, and treatment with medication and rehabilitation should ...[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Finger Sensation
Understanding Disc Herniation and Hip Joint Issues: A Patient's Journey
Herniated Disc and Left Hip Joint Dear Doctor, I am currently working in a rural area of Shizuoka, Japan. Due to prolonged standing, walking, and lifting heavy objects, I have experienced a recurrence of 1. herniated discs. Currently, I am experiencing pain in my lower body. Dur...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If a herniated disc improves with conservative treatment, surgery may not be necessary. As for the hip joint, if there are indeed degenerative changes and the joint space is significantly narrowed, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. However, if there is not much pai...[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation and Hip Joint Issues: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and Activity Restrictions
Sciatica Last week, I rode my bike on the Old Caoling Circular Bike Path. The day after riding, I started to feel tight pain in my left leg when I extended it, and my left lower back also started to hurt. Could this be a herniated disc? Is it true that people with sciatica should...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, Xiao Bo. To answer your question: Is this a herniated disc? >> No. It's unlikely to have a herniated disc at the age of 16; a hamstring strain (biceps femoris) caused by cycling is more probable. Is it true that sciatica should avoid thrill rides like roller coa...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and Activity Restrictions
Lower Back Pain and Thigh Weakness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Lower back pain accompanied by weakness in the back of the thigh in the morning? Hello, Doctor: About a year ago, I started experiencing lower back pain due to the nature of my job, which requires prolonged sitting. I visited a rehabilitation specialist and underwent two sessions...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Please conduct a further examination for better accuracy.[Read More] Lower Back Pain and Thigh Weakness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Sciatica: Managing Pain from Herniated Discs
Herniated disc compressing the sciatic nerve? Hello Dr. Wang, about 14 days ago, I experienced a fall in the bathroom, landing on my buttocks, which resulted in soreness and numbness from my right calf to my buttocks. I consulted an orthopedic doctor and underwent X-rays and an M...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if the intervertebral disc is only herniated and not ruptured, about 70% of patients will experience symptom improvement with rest, medication, and rehabilitation. However, if the intervertebral disc is ruptured and compressing the nerve root, there is a higher likelihood ...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Managing Pain from Herniated Discs
Can You Squat with Herniated Discs or Scoliosis? Expert Insights
Herniated disc? Questions about exercise? Seventeen years ago, after a car accident, I felt weakness in my left leg. I later sought medical attention, but the doctor did not perform an X-ray and only assessed my ability to walk, concluding that everything was normal. Most of the ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Scoliosis can perform deep squat movements, while herniated discs are not recommended for such activities. Herniated discs may cause neurological pain. If a definitive diagnosis is needed, it is advisable to consult a physician for an examination.[Read More] Can You Squat with Herniated Discs or Scoliosis? Expert Insights
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Recovery After Orthopedic Surgery
Postoperative issues I have a herniated disc that severely compresses my nerves, and I underwent surgery. About four days before the surgery, I started experiencing swelling and numbness in my lower body, and I have been unable to control my bowel and bladder functions. It has no...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if there were no symptoms before the surgery and new symptoms appear afterward, this is abnormal and you should immediately go to the hospital for an examination to check for any new nerve compression. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Recovery After Orthopedic Surgery
Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Coccygeal issues Doctor, I have recently been experiencing sudden pain in my coccyx, and my pelvis feels sore. The pain in my coccyx is noticeable when I sit, and I start to feel soreness in my pelvis. After sitting for a long time, the area where I had surgery also begins to fee...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, pain in the coccyx is mostly caused by injury or prolonged sitting, especially when sitting on a hard chair, which makes this condition more common. As for a herniated disc, it typically presents with neurological symptoms in the lower extremities rather than pain localize...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Understanding Disc Thinning and Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Causes and Solutions
Disc degeneration and anterior pelvic tilt? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the following questions: 1. Recently, I noticed that my lower back hurts after walking for a while, so I went to a large hospital to check for scoliosis. I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor told...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, a herniated disc can cause narrowing of the intervertebral space on X-rays. However, if there are no neurological symptoms, there is no need to worry too much. Personally, I do not recommend heavy lifting or weight training, as this can place unnecessary pressure on the sp...[Read More] Understanding Disc Thinning and Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Causes and Solutions
Post-Surgery Numbness and Pain After Cervical Disc Herniation: Causes and Solutions
After cervical disc herniation surgery, is it normal to experience numbness and pain in the arms and legs? What could be the cause? Is the surgery ineffective? Hello, Doctor: My father is 70 years old and currently resides in Kaohsiung City. Since March 2018, he has experienced i...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, I will respond to your questions as follows: 1. If nerve compression has been present for a while, postoperative symptoms such as numbness, pain, and weakness in the limbs may persist for a longer duration. However, if the decompression surgery is successful, the symptom...[Read More] Post-Surgery Numbness and Pain After Cervical Disc Herniation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Disc Herniation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Low back pain suspected to be a herniated disc? Hello, at the beginning of the year, I suddenly started experiencing lower back pain, which is accompanied by pain in the right side of my buttock and the back of my thigh. Initially, the pain was most severe in the morning, making ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: There is indeed a herniated disc with nerve compression. If rehabilitation does not yield satisfactory results, it is recommended to consult a spine specialist to discuss options at Changhua Hospital. Wishing you the best.[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Are Yoga Poses Like Half-Squat and Cross-Legged Sitting Harmful?
Questions related to sports injuries? I have heard rumors that yoga can harm the spine, so I would like to ask a physician whether positions such as half-squat and cross-legged sitting could be harmful, especially in cases of herniated discs. Thank you.
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if you have not previously suffered from a spinal injury or herniated disc, then poses such as yoga half-squat or seated cross-legged should not be harmful. Thank you.[Read More] Are Yoga Poses Like Half-Squat and Cross-Legged Sitting Harmful?
Post-Accident Recovery: Can I Still Train with Spinal Issues?
Continuation #140530 Questions Regarding Exercise I was in a car accident and sustained a C5 injury, which caused muscle atrophy in my left arm, making it almost functionless. I'm uncertain if my spine was injured; some doctors believe I have scoliosis based on visual inspec...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if there is a C5 brachial plexus injury, the training postures you mentioned for simple squats, kendo, and baseball players can still be continued. However, if there are cervical spine issues, high-intensity training is not recommended. Thank you.[Read More] Post-Accident Recovery: Can I Still Train with Spinal Issues?
Understanding Nighttime Hip Pain: Causes and Solutions for Recovery
Waking up in the middle of the night with buttock pain for a week? Around early February of this year, after adding self-training with cycling and using a treadmill, I experienced a sharp pain in my coccyx area that night, which gradually affected the surrounding gluteal muscles....
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is most likely an injury to the muscles or tendons near the hip joint. It may be necessary to temporarily stop the activity, and in addition to medication, rehabilitation can be included. Typically, a tendon injury takes about six to twelve weeks to fully heal, and sometimes i...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Hip Pain: Causes and Solutions for Recovery
Understanding Spondylolisthesis and Nerve Root Issues in Adolescents
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...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you have L5 spondylolysis with spondylolisthesis. Although you are currently not experiencing pain, there is still a possibility that lower back pain may recur due to bending and lifting heavy objects. The results from your military service physical examination indicate ra...[Read More] Understanding Spondylolisthesis and Nerve Root Issues in Adolescents
Can Improper Full Body Massage Cause Lumbar Spine Issues?
Improper full-body massage can potentially harm the lumbar spine? Hello, Doctor: I purchased a full-body massage course in mid-May last year, but after several months of massage, I started experiencing soreness, tingling, and numbness in my lower body. I am only 27 years old and ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Herniated discs are usually caused by the aging of the intervertebral discs combined with excessive strain on the lower back, and they are unrelated to massage. It is advisable to refrain from massage for the time being and seek treatment from a physician instead.[Read More] Can Improper Full Body Massage Cause Lumbar Spine Issues?
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Sciatica? Hello, Doctor. Since the end of 2016, I've been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my left buttock and left thigh after sitting for a long time. There is some pain when pressure is applied to the buttock. At that time, I was diagnosed with autonomic nervous syst...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The diagnosis from a computed tomography (CT) scan is quite accurate. Your symptoms may be related to myofascial pain syndrome. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended that you consult a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options