Lower back, Orthopedics FAQ

Is It Just a Hand Issue? Understanding Back Pain and Nerve Symptoms

Is it really just a hand issue? Doctor: Hello! I started experiencing back pain last year, with pain along the spine that becomes more pronounced when bending over. After an X-ray, the doctor diagnosed me with myofascial pain syndrome. Recently, I've noticed that I feel numb...

Dr. Sun Ruisheng Reply:
Hello! I started experiencing back pain at the end of last year, with pain along the spine that becomes more pronounced when bending over. After an X-ray, the doctor diagnosed me with myofascial pain syndrome, indicating that there are no skeletal abnormalities visible on the X-r...

Is Lumbar Arch Fracture Congenital or Caused by Injury?

Is vertebral arch fracture truly congenital? Hello, Director Shi. I usually have a habit of exercising, and due to my work, I often lift heavy objects. Recently, my lower back pain has worsened. I initially thought it was sciatica, but after going to the hospital for an X-ray, I ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Vertebral arch fractures can be caused by injury or may be congenital, and they are not related to genetics. Surgical treatment involves bone grafting and stabilization, which can resolve the pain and is considered a curative procedure. If the surgery is unsuccessful, the pain ma...

Knee Pain and Numbness: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help

Knee pain Hello, Dr. Zhou. I am a soldier who has just started my service. My question is that I often feel pain on the inner side of my knee after doing jumping jacks, and sometimes I experience a tingling sensation from my buttocks down to my thighs. Additionally, when I squat ...

Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Young individuals who have just enlisted often experience various symptoms due to an increase in physical training compared to their usual activity levels. Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Pain on the inner side of the knee ligaments after jumping jacks may occur due ...

Understanding Spine Pain: When to See an Orthopedic or Rehab Specialist

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would like me to translate into English? Hello, Doctor Shi: I have been busy with my studies lately and haven't been able to see a doctor. However, I recently noticed that my spine seems to...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Prolonged sitting while rushing to complete assignments can lead to lower back pain, which is often related to poor posture. Clinically, this may be caused by a strain of the tendons or muscles. Usually, simply taking a break or reducing sitting time will lead to improvement; if ...

Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for Relief

Lower back pain? Dr. Zhou: Good evening! Hello! I am currently experiencing slight pain in my lower back, approximately below my navel. There is also a mild pain when I bend over, and a tight, painful sensation when I squat, although it feels somewhat relieving. I haven't ex...

Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Hello, A-Tong: Based on your description, you have a history of trauma that has resulted in a back injury. More than 90% of back injuries are due to muscle strains, characterized by localized pain and a specific tender point. However, according to your account, you need to squat ...

Understanding Persistent Left Foot Pain: Causes and Solutions

Left foot pain? Hello, Doctor. Around June or July, I started experiencing intermittent pain in my left heel. Later, the pain radiated upwards, sometimes reaching my thigh near the hip, and it would extend up to my lower back. Occasionally, I also feel pain in my knee, both when ...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Amy, The symptoms you described could have several possible causes: 1. Pain caused by sciatic nerve compression. This type of pain may sometimes not have a specific tender point and can be migratory. In more severe cases, it may lead to numbness in the calf or the sole of...

Understanding Post-Surgery Effects of Lumbar Disc Removal and Recovery

Lumbar disc herniation excision surgery Hello: I underwent a discectomy for a herniated disc (lumbar vertebrae L4 and L5) in mid-May 2002, which had compressed the nerves, followed by the implantation of a fusion device. I wore a back brace for over four months afterward. I would...

Dr. Lai Wenzhi Reply:
(1) A stabilizer is used to maintain a space that prevents compression of the nerves, which is intended to be long-term or even lifelong, without the need to consider a subsequent surgery for removal. (2)(3) Regular physical activity should not have any adverse effects. (4) If th...

Should You Return to the Hospital for Persistent Lower Back Pain?

Lumbar strain? I previously had a strain in my lower back. However, after intense exercise, I still experience pain, although it's not as severe as it was initially. After taking a hot shower, it seems to be less of an issue. Should I return to the original hospital for furt...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Lumbar strain is a common sports injury that typically requires rest and lumbar protection for 2 to 3 weeks for recovery. If pain persists after intense exercise, it is important to avoid vigorous activities and possibly protect the lower back for an extended period.

Understanding Lower Spine Tightness: Is It Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Spinal pain Hello, Director Shi. I have a concern that I've recently noticed. Whenever I squat down, the area of my spine just above my lower back feels very tight and stiff, making it difficult for me to stay in a squat position for long. When I squat, it feels like my spin...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Ankylosing spondylitis is particularly painful in the morning upon waking. Symptoms tend to improve with slight activity; however, a hematological examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Please visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic for X-rays and further evalua...

Understanding Coccyx Gaps: Causes and Treatment for Back Pain

Is there a gap in the coccyx? I would like to ask the doctor: After bending over for a few minutes, playing basketball, or lifting objects, I experience lower back pain. Once, after playing basketball, when I got home and tried to take off my shoes, I realized... I couldn't ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Based on your description, it sounds like an acute injury to the back muscles, possibly a strain of the muscles or tendons. This typically occurs during physical activities, bending, or lifting heavy objects. This is a protective mechanism of the lumbar spine, which may prevent b...

Understanding Post-Fracture Recovery: Back Pain and Wrist Mobility Issues

Hello, I would like to ask about issues related to fractures after recovery? Hello Dr. Hsieh, I have a problem with lower back pain. After an examination at Taichung Lin Shin Hospital, it was found that I have cartilage degeneration. Does this count as a type of herniated disc? A...

Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Lower back pain is a common condition among modern individuals, often stemming from poor posture, improper lifting, and trauma. Symptoms of a herniated disc include lower back pain and numbness or weakness in the lower extremities, which require thorough examination. After a left...

Understanding Pain at the Lower Back and Hip Junction: Causes and Solutions

Pain at the junction of the back and buttocks? The area experiences a dull ache after prolonged sitting or standing, specifically at a single point located in the middle of the junction between the back and the buttocks. Similar symptoms found on other websites suggest it could b...

Dr. Li Yuanfang Reply:
Hello: In general, localized pain in the back at a single point is most likely caused by inflammation of the local tendons, ligaments, or periosteum. If you maintain good posture while sitting, take a warm bath for about 15 minutes before bed, and engage in moderate exercise, you...

When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?

When should the metal rod be removed after a fracture surgery? Dr. Chen: Hello. My older sister is 52 years old. Three years ago, she suffered an open fracture of the right tibia and fibula, which led to osteomyelitis. She underwent surgery and had a metal rod implanted (from jus...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, The complication of fracture with osteomyelitis is quite a troublesome issue, as osteomyelitis is difficult to control and can affect the healing of the bone. Whether the steel pin can be removed depends on confirming if the fracture has healed, which can be deter...

Understanding Joint Noises: Causes, Concerns, and Remedies

Ask questions about bones? Hello, doctor: My hands, feet, and lower back often make cracking sounds! I feel very scared! I don't know what kind of condition this is. Is it treatable? What can I eat to improve this situation? Thank you! I appreciate your hard work.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Ms. Sakura: Hello, many people have asked your question in the past, and it is not a major concern. Typically, this sound is caused by ligaments or tendons sliding over the bones. If there is no inflammation or pain, it is not an issue. At your age, in your twenties, this situati...

Understanding Spine Pain: Causes and Solutions for Athletes

Could you please provide more details about the spine issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about an issue related to my spine. After playing basketball or even during the game, I feel soreness in the lower back area of my spine. It feels somewhat like the bones are stuck, an...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Li, The gravitational force on your spine during intense physical activity can be twice as much as when lying down. Therefore, it is important to warm up before exercising to help the spinal muscles adapt and to avoid excessive strain. The intensity and duration of exer...

Understanding Back Discomfort: Causes and Solutions for Spine Issues

Discomfort in the back? 1. There is a sound when moving the spine and scapula, and there is localized pain in the scapula. 2. There is a sensation of creaking in the left hip and spine when sitting down. 3. There is a frequent burning sensation along the entire spine. I am unsure...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question: Based on your description, these symptoms are more likely related to sounds caused by muscle and fascia friction. The presence of sound is not a major concern; however, if there is pain or a burning sensation, those symptoms are more clinicall...

Understanding Scoliosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

The spine is curved? I have been experiencing lower back pain and neck pain since around the third year of junior high school, and now I am in my first year of graduate school. During high school, I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor mentioned that my bones looked a bit unusual. ...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
The spine, commonly referred to as the backbone, is the main structure of the human body, consisting of seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, and four sacral vertebrae arranged in a straight line from top to bottom. If there is any lateral ti...

Preventing Back Pain: Tips for Healthy Spine and Posture

Vertebrae I have recently been experiencing soreness in my lumbar spine, and my back becomes painful if I don't lean against something for a while. I think this might be due to sitting at my computer desk frequently over the past couple of years, and my posture is incorrect ...

Dr. Zhang Shilie Reply:
Hello, Miss Zhen: There are many causes of lower back pain, but about ninety percent are due to soft tissue disorders (i.e., issues outside the vertebrae), such as prolonged sitting or poor posture in heavy labor. These symptoms can often be improved by changing positions, rehabi...

Understanding Hip and Lower Back Pain: Connections to Knee Issues and More

Could you please clarify if you are referring to pain in the hip joint and the area near the lower back? Doctor, I experienced pain in my hip joint and near my lower back over a year ago, often to the point where I couldn't stand up straight. Even while riding a bike, I had ...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Patellofemoral chondromalacia, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a condition where patients often report similar complaints: "When I sit in a chair for too long, the moment I stand up, my knee feels stiff and even extremely painful, as if the knee isn't min...

Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Effective Treatment Options

Lower back pain? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I fell in a car accident, resulting in bruising on the lower right side of my back, close to my hip. The bruise healed after applying ointment from the hospital, but since last year, I have frequently experienced pain in the injured a...

Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, we can discuss several aspects. 1. Myofascial issues 2. Hip joint and bone problems 3. Lumbar spinal or tendon issues. Firstly, initial X-ray examinations after the car accident can rule out bone-related issues, while the most common sequelae are...

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