Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for Morning Discomfort
Lumbar pain Hello Director Shih: I often experience pain and soreness from my lumbar spine down to the soles of my feet, especially in the morning when I wake up. It feels particularly uncomfortable. Could you please provide me with some insights? Thank you!
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
I am unsure whether your pain is accompanied by any numbness, and whether symptoms worsen when you cough or exert pressure on your abdomen. How long have you been experiencing this pain? Is there any muscle weakness or atrophy? Are you able to walk, and can you lift your legs? Th...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for Morning Discomfort
Understanding Thoracic Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Thoracic scoliosis Hello, I would like to ask you about "thoracic scoliosis." Please provide me with relevant information. Thank you!
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Adolescent scoliosis is different from that in adults (adult scoliosis is due to degeneration). The issues associated with thoracic scoliosis include 1. Aesthetic concerns 2. Compensatory degeneration and nerve compression in the cervical and lumbar spine 3. Respiratory is...[Read More] Understanding Thoracic Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
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...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Gaps: Causes and Treatment for Back Pain
Preventing Injuries from Marching: Tips for Healthy Legs and Muscles
Marching in place Hello, doctor. What kind of sports injuries can marching cause to the legs? How can we avoid and prevent them? My family member said that after marching, they experienced muscle soreness for many days, and I am unsure how to help them.
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
The injuries caused by marching in place depend on the posture and duration of the activity. Due to the vibrations and pressure exerted on the feet while marching, there may be damage to the tendons in the feet and calves, or prolonged muscle contractions can lead to muscle soren...[Read More] Preventing Injuries from Marching: Tips for Healthy Legs and Muscles
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...[Read More] Preventing Back Pain: Tips for Healthy Spine and Posture
Understanding L5 Vertebral Fractures: Causes, Healing, and Future Implications
Vertebral arch fracture A year and a half ago, I was involved in a car accident. Since then, my daily life has been normal, but over the past year and a half, I often experience pain in my right side of the back when sitting for extended periods while reading or lifting heavier o...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, in response to your inquiry: A vertebral arch fracture can be caused by congenital factors or trauma. Generally, diagnosis can be made through X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans. Treatment options include conservative and invasive approaches. Typically, the fourth an...[Read More] Understanding L5 Vertebral Fractures: Causes, Healing, and Future Implications
Postpartum Joint Pain: Effective Treatments and Acupuncture Options
Joint pain It has been five months since delivery, and I still experience pain in my elbows, knees, and lumbar region, especially when leaning forward while sitting or lying on the table. The area from my lumbar spine to my coccyx feels very tight. What treatment options should I...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Multiple joint and lower back pain may suggest rheumatoid arthritis, but the stiffness and pain predominantly in the proximal interphalangeal joints of the hands could be attributed to overexertion after childbirth. Frequent carrying of the baby may lead to tendonitis; if this is...[Read More] Postpartum Joint Pain: Effective Treatments and Acupuncture Options
Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Ankylosing spondylitis Upon waking up in the morning, I often experience stiffness and soreness in my cervical and lumbar spine. However, after doing some stretching exercises, I feel slightly better. This condition has persisted for about 3 to 4 years, but I started feeling lowe...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis should engage in long-term rehabilitation exercises (detailed information can be found on various medical websites) to prevent spinal deformity, stiffness, and joint rigidity. During painful episodes, medication can be used as an adjunct treat...[Read More] Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Lower back pain? I have a question. My lumbar spine feels weak whenever I bend over at a certain angle. Additionally, I often experience soreness and pain in my lower back, especially when I exert myself. I also cannot stand for long periods. I'm wondering if this is related...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
Therefore, if the individual has a history of injury, it is recommended to first obtain an X-ray to check for any spinal injuries. If the spine itself is intact and there are no other neurological symptoms, then rehabilitation for the lower back should be initiated to strengthen ...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Understanding Spinal Degeneration: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Spinal degeneration? Due to the deformation of the lumbar spine, long-term administration of painkillers has led to spinal degeneration, resulting in two surgical interventions over the course of two years. Treatment details include the removal of degenerated lumbar vertebrae and...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
Assessing the recovery status of spinal diseases is quite complex and requires preoperative and postoperative neurological examinations for comparison, as well as an understanding of the reasons for the first and second surgeries. If postoperative urinary difficulties arise, a ur...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Degeneration: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding Leg Pain and Weakness: When to Seek Orthopedic Help
Severe leg pain preventing standing? I would like to consult a physician; for the past month, whenever I sit for an extended period (about an hour), I experience weakness in both legs when I try to stand up, and I even feel pain in my thighs and calves. I need to use my hands to ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Mr. Jiang's described symptoms may be caused by myofascial pain syndrome, but the possibility of knee joint inflammation cannot be ruled out. It is important to clarify whether the symptoms are related to work or intense physical activity. Additionally, lumbar spine disorder...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Weakness: When to Seek Orthopedic Help