Lower back, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 27

The sacrococcygeal region of the spine has several segments with varying angles and pelvic tilt? Hello Doctor: I have been struggling with symptoms similar to sciatica, experiencing frequent pain that radiates from my buttocks down through my entire leg to my ankle. Additionally,...

Ankylosing Spondylitis I would like to ask, because my friend previously had this examination at Taipei Hospital, and the hospital said that the testing needs to be outsourced, but we still haven't received the results. I would like to know approximately how long it will tak...

Unable to straighten the back? Hello Doctor: I often play badminton, which involves a lot of movement in my lower back. One time, I felt great while playing, but afterward, I noticed some discomfort in my lower back. It doesn't hurt, but I can't fully straighten up no m...

Intermittent pain in various body parts? Hello, Doctor. Over the past week, I have been experiencing increasing pain throughout my body without a specific location. Initially, it felt like each segment of my spine was stuck together, and I had a sense of fatigue in my back. When ...

Coccygeal protrusion? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that the area of my spine near my lower back seems to be particularly protruding. When I lie flat on a harder bed or a board, it puts pressure on that area, so I have been sleeping on my side. Additionally, when I do si...

Stiffness and pain in the spine? Hello, since high school, I have felt that my spine is very stiff. I can only bend down to about my calves, and at that time, I didn't think much of it. However, when I bend over, my spine protrudes more than others. Recently, I started pract...

Please go ahead and ask your questions? What methods can be used to detect if I have symptoms of spinal curvature, and how can I maintain the health of my spine? What should I pay attention to? Thank you for the information!

Regarding spinal pain..? Dear Doctor: Sometimes when I sleep on my back, I experience increasing pain in my lumbar spine, which eventually forces me to sleep on my side. I often notice that when my lower back feels uncomfortable, moving my waist produces cracking or popping sound...

Lower back pain After waking up, I am unable to straighten my back or stand up, experiencing pain in the 4th or 5th lumbar vertebrae, and my coccyx often feels uncomfortable. What can I do to improve this condition?

Lower back pain? Hello! I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing. Occasionally, when I bend over to wash my face, brush my teeth, or wash my hair while standing, I feel soreness in my lower back. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Recentl...

excuse me? Hello, Doctor. Four months ago, one of my toes was red and swollen, and it hurt when I walked. Now, after resting for many days and walking very little, that toe is still swollen, but it doesn't hurt anymore. Additionally, my lower back hurts when I stand up after...

Back vertebral pain? Hello Doctor: Initially, I only experienced pain when pressing on the spine in my back (approximately located directly behind the heart). However, recently I have also felt pain when pressing on the lower back (also the spine, about ten centimeters in length ...

Can a car accident lead to sciatica? Dear Vice Dean, My mother is 57 years old and was previously in good health, never mentioning any back pain. However, after a car accident in February of this year, she began experiencing pain in her lower back and back. The consulting physic...

excuse me? I often experience pain in the lower left side of my abdomen, and it has been getting more frequent. Could I have some kind of illness? Additionally, I have persistent pain on both sides of my back near the waist. I previously had an X-ray, and the doctor said there we...

Hip joint pain Hello Doctor: When I was 18 years old, I injured my left hip joint while running due to a large rock on the road. After experiencing repeated pain, I sought treatment at National Taiwan University Hospital's orthopedic department when I was 21. The physician i...

At a loss for what to do? Hello Dr. Yeh: My mother is seventy-eight years old this year. Due to a difficult life in her early years, all her children are now settled and enjoying their later years. However, she has been facing a series of health issues. Last year, she underwent c...

Pain that cannot be diagnosed? Hello Dr. Yang, I would like to ask a question. In the lower back, just below the waist, I suddenly experienced severe pain in the middle of the night that made it impossible for me to turn over or get out of bed. The pain was abnormal and even ac...

Spinal pain or spinal discomfort? Hello Doctor: I previously had a slight curvature at the base of my spine (as mentioned by my chiropractor), and before I started chiropractic treatment, I often experienced lower back pain. I would start to feel discomfort after sitting for less...

Numbness in the hands? Hello: A recent X-ray showed mild scoliosis and small bone spurs in my spine, but the doctor said this is not a concern. However, I experience pain when bending straight down and every morning upon waking up. The pain in my lower back varies from severe to ...

Cervical ligaments Hello, doctor. My second cervical ligament has become white and thickened, which is noticeably different from the ligaments of my other cervical vertebrae. I have previously injured my cervical spine, and now I often experience headaches, sometimes accompanied ...