Lower back, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 12

Neck and back pain? I'm sorry! It has been almost a week, and whenever I sit, I experience soreness and discomfort in my shoulders, neck, and lower back (mid-back and tailbone). Lying down provides some relief, but I still feel soreness. I have tried stretching exercises, us...

Scoliosis Hello, doctor. I am a college student who is about to enlist in the military, born in 1994, so I only have four months left. I previously had an orthopedic examination that revealed I have scoliosis, but I didn't ask about the degree of curvature. Later, during my ...

Regarding bone cancer metastasis? I would like to inquire: My father has a ten-year history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Recently, he has been experiencing lower back pain, numbness radiating down to his legs, and symptoms related to hyperuricemia. A few days ago, an MRI at Macka...

Herniated disc Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a herniated disc at the hospital. Currently, I am experiencing mild numbness in my feet and slight pain in my lower back. Should I continue with rehabilitation?

Tingling sensation after a fracture? Hello, doctor. I suffered a comminuted fracture of my right thigh in a car accident at the beginning of March. After surgery, it has been a month and a half. Sometimes, for short distances (like going to the bathroom or filling water), I secre...

From the left lower back to the sole of the foot, there is a tingling sensation? Hello, doctor! I'm still in high school, but I've noticed that whenever I sit for a long time, I feel soreness in my left lower back. Recently, I've also experienced a tingling sensati...

Pain in the right Achilles tendon? I have been experiencing pain in my right leg since dragging it on the ground three weeks ago. The pain extends from the back of my thigh down to my calf, and it feels like a muscle cramp that varies in intensity—sometimes mild, sometimes severe...

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head? Doctor, I've been experiencing pain in my groin and the inner thigh recently, which gets particularly worse with exercise or prolonged walking. I searched online and I'm really worried it might be avascular necrosis of the femoral...

Symptoms of sciatica? Hello, doctor. In the past, I occasionally experienced pain in my right lower back and hip, but my leg was not painful. It wasn't affected by sitting or lying down, and it would resolve in a day or two. This type of pain occurred about every two to thre...

Chronic lower back pain Hello Doctor: I am a working professional who spends most of my time typing in front of a computer, working approximately 8-10 hours a day. Three years ago, I experienced a back issue while weight training; I heard several popping sounds in my lower back a...

Is surgery recommended for young individuals with a herniated disc? I read your response, Doctor, regarding lumbar disc herniation. You mentioned that it can compress the sciatic nerve, causing symptoms not just in the lower back but also pain in the buttocks that radiates down t...

Poked by a broom? If you were poked by a broom and experience pain when sitting on a sofa but not on a chair, especially when sitting at an angle, here are some suggestions to improve your condition: 1. **Posture Adjustment**: Ensure that you maintain a proper posture while sitt...

Six years ago, I fell at an ice skating rink and landed on my buttocks. Now, I have persistent pain in my lower back? Hello, Doctor: About six years ago (approximately one year after giving birth), I fell at an ice skating rink, landing on my buttocks. At that moment, I lay there...

Pain in the pelvic region near the lower back? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my pelvis and lower back for over four months. The pain occurs mainly when I bend over or exert myself, and I hardly feel anything otherwise, although sitting for long periods also makes...

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is said that there is inflammation of the ligaments? There is swelling in the lower back, and the calf has been painful, weak, and numb for several days. Recently, I noticed slight swelling in the calf, indicating inflammation. A few ...

Scoliosis I previously fell and injured my spine. Now, whenever I sit or stand for a long time, my spine feels very sore and uncomfortable. Even when I lie down to sleep, I experience soreness. I have to turn from side to side and move around to relieve the discomfort, which some...

Joint pain and lower back pain? Hello Doctor: For the past month, I have been experiencing an unexplained pain in my right knee. It’s not too bad when I walk, but I feel pain when I squat down to a certain angle, and I experience the same discomfort when going up stairs. It’s not...

Pain in the lower back and near the pelvis? On December 9, 2016, I went to a major hospital for an orthopedic examination of my scoliosis. An X-ray showed a 10-degree curvature. The doctor advised me to maintain proper posture, avoid carrying heavy loads, and exercise more. I hav...

Bone tumor HPL Hello Dr. Wang, I have a long-term stabbing pain in my lower back that occurs when I press a specific point. It feels like I am pressing on a nerve, and there is a hard area about the size of three 10-cent coins that has been present for 6 to 7 years. Previous ex...

Does a herniated disc require surgery? Hello Doctor: I am 41 years old and about three weeks ago, I experienced severe pain in my lower back that radiated down to my left buttock, the back of my left thigh, and my left heel. After undergoing an MRI, I was diagnosed with a herniat...