Lower back, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 11

Fell down the stairs? Hello, Doctor. This morning, I accidentally fell down the stairs (about 3 or 4 steps) and hit my spine (approximately 5 centimeters above the pelvis). The area where I hit my spine is about 5 to 7 centimeters in size, slightly red and bruised, and a bit pain...

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 ...

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...

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-...

Lumbar cartilage I previously fell while trying to catch a basketball hoop and hit my lower back. An X-ray showed no issues, but the doctor said it might be a cartilage contusion. It's been nine months, and the area still hurts when I run or sit on the ground. What should I ...

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...

Lower back pain Hello, doctor. During a recent running session, I felt something in my lower back shift. After stopping to rest, I noticed that my right leg was very tight and painful, and my hip was also affected. When I tried to get up from a chair, I felt a sensation of moveme...

Experiencing pain when straightening up after bending over? Hello, doctor. For the past 1 to 2 months, I've been experiencing discomfort in the area of my spine near the lower back, especially when bending over or slouching. Whenever I try to straighten up, I feel discomfort...

Can I self-test to determine if the issue is related to the piriformis muscle or the intervertebral disc? Hello doctor, I have a problem with lower back pain, but I'm not sure if it's related to a disc issue or the piriformis muscle. I would like to self-test. I have pr...

What is wrong with me? Hello: In the past one to two years, I have been experiencing an increasing frequency of lower back pain and discomfort. Initially, about three to four years ago, I started having occasional sharp pain in the lower back and hip, particularly when walking; t...

Sudden lower back pain? Hello, doctor! I woke up on the morning of July 9th and suddenly felt lower back pain. Whenever I sit for a long time and then try to stand up, the pain is so intense that I can hardly get up. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes for the pain to subside enough fo...

Lumbar pain, with weakness behind the knees while walking? Hello doctor, recently while moving heavy objects, I felt a twist in my lower back. For the past few days, I've been experiencing discomfort specifically in the lower right side of my back. Sometimes, while walking, ...

Lower back pain leading to weakness in the left leg? Hello Doctor, my mother has been experiencing lower back pain and weakness in her left leg. When the pain occurs, she has difficulty breathing and sometimes feels faint due to the pain. This situation has been ongoing for a whi...

Pain in the right lower back? Hello, doctor. About a week ago, I spent over ten hours sitting in the same position during a gathering with friends. The next day, I started experiencing soreness in the upper right side of my lower back (since I use my right hand to carry things). ...

Knee injury Hello doctor, about four months ago while training with heavy squats, I heard a popping sound in my knee when I was squatting with a weight of around 100 kilograms. It has been a long time since the injury, and I have seen both traditional Chinese medicine and Western...

Postoperative shoulder joint care In December of last year, I was involved in a car accident, and the doctor diagnosed a complete rupture of the supraspinatus muscle in my right arm (with a gap of approximately 2 by 3 centimeters) and a biceps tear. In January of this year, I und...

Inability to bear weight on the knee? I have been experiencing knee pain in both legs for two years. I have consulted many doctors (orthopedics, rehabilitation, rheumatology, and neurology) at major hospitals. Some doctors indicated that I have patellar malalignment, while others...

Lumbar pain and lower back pain? Initially, I sought treatment for lumbar pain at the rehabilitation department, where it was suggested that prolonged sitting was the cause. After a period of rehabilitation, there was some improvement; however, since stopping rehabilitation, the ...