Lower back, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 13

Unexplained lower back pain and leg pain? The initial symptom was pain in the left lower back, which later extended to the thigh, and now the pain has radiated down to the calf. When sitting and then standing up, there is pain from the left lower back to the calf, which disappear...

Severe lower back pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain for five years. In the past two years, any walking or prolonged standing causes significant discomfort. Even simple tasks like washing dishes or mopping the floor become extremely painful. At it...

For leg issues, lumbar problems, and sciatica, you should consult a specialist in orthopedics or a neurologist? Hello Doctor: I apologize for the lengthy message. I am a 39-year-old woman who needs to stand and lift things for work. Since the end of September, I have been experie...

Lower back and hip pain? Hello Doctor, I am experiencing soreness and pain in my left hip and lower back. Currently, I can only sleep on my side (the right side). If I lie flat, my hip becomes very sore, radiating down to my calf, which also feels painful. Lying on my stomach als...

Vertebral arch fracture I have been diagnosed with a fracture of the lumbar vertebrae L2-L4, and most of the doctors I consulted recommended surgery. They mentioned that based on the condition of the maintenance, once the cartilage wears out and I get older, surgery will be inevi...

Lumbar spine issues? I have recently noticed some discomfort in my lumbar spine while sitting, accompanied by pain when I press on it with my fingers. The pain is less noticeable when I stand straight, but it becomes quite pronounced when I bend forward. I often sit for long peri...

Regarding pull-ups? Hello, Doctor: Recently, I visited a clinic for X-rays due to long-term lower back pain. The doctor mentioned that there is a segment of my intervertebral disc that is compressed. After reviewing the X-ray images, I noticed that there is indeed a shorter space...

Methods to Become Shorter When I graduated from college, I was 168 cm tall, but at the age of 24, I measured 170 cm. The only connection I can think of is that I underwent chiropractic treatment twice during that period. I don't particularly like being taller, so I would lik...

Pain occurs during ankle inversion? Hello Doctor, I sprained my left ankle in an inversion injury while playing basketball on the 21st of last month. At the time, there was almost no swelling, and I only experienced mild pain while walking. The pain occurs primarily when I perfor...

Knee and lower back? Three years ago, I was hit from behind while running, which resulted in a scrape on my knee. The wound healed in about a month or two, but I started experiencing pain on one side of my knee. When I touched my knee, I noticed it was swollen, but it would resol...

Lower back impact, pain? Hello, doctor. When I opened the cabinet, I squatted down to get something, and when I stood up, I hit the sharp corner of the cabinet hard on my lower back. I have a scrape and swelling, and I feel soreness and weakness when sitting, standing, or walking...

Scoliosis Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing symptoms of lower back pain after walking for a long time, characterized by sudden sharp pain that usually resolves quickly, so I didn't seek medical attention. In late May of this year, while practicing volleyball, my back p...

Severe pain in the lower back? To: Dr. Hong In the past week or two, my mother has been experiencing severe pain in her lower back, particularly just above the buttocks, when she squats down or tries to stand up. She has to rise slowly in two or three stages (similar to a half-s...

Coccygeal soft tissue ligament strain Hello, I used to have lower back pain due to my previous job, which often prevents me from sleeping. A diagnosis abroad indicated a soft tissue ligament strain in the coccyx. Should I see an orthopedic specialist when I return to Taiwan? Than...

Knee issues and lower back pain? I have a problem with my knee bending. Whether I'm sitting, squatting, or lying down, whenever my knee is bent, I experience muscle pulling pain in my knee and heel when I stand up. The pain is particularly severe in my right leg, and I need ...

Intervertebral disc herniation issues? I apologize for the interruption, but I would like to ask everyone a question. I am a 33-year-old male, and on July 21, I experienced nerve pain in my buttocks and thighs for the first time in my life. The sensation felt similar to stretchin...

Right lower back to the outer thigh? Hello Doctor, I started jogging on December 1, 2015, and everything was going well until April of this year. At the end of April, I ran for an hour continuously, and the next day I felt pain in the upper right side of my lower back (possibly t...

Coccyx pain when sitting down and standing up, but no pain when standing or walking? Hello Doctor: I have a question regarding my father's coccyx issue. He is about 65 years old, and recently he has been experiencing pain in the coccyx when transitioning from standing to sit...

Lumbar issues? Hello, I have been suffering from lower back pain for a long time, for 10 years now. I have visited various medical institutions and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and I have undergone X-rays and MRIs of the left, right, and front sides, as well as ele...

Herniated disc with radiculopathy Hello, Doctor. In January, I had an MRI at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, and the doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc and radiculopathy. Then in March, I underwent electromyography and nerve conduction studies at Tri-Service General Hospita...