Understanding Lower Back Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Lower back pain? Hello, recently after sitting for about 30 minutes to an hour, I experience soreness (sometimes quite painful) in the area just above my buttocks in the lower back. Could this indicate a problem with my sciatic nerve?
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Please visit our orthopedic outpatient clinic for further examination and treatment. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Seeking Guidance on Spine Pain and Related Injuries After an Accident
Please provide information regarding spinal pain? Hello Dr. Chu, My mother is around 40 to 50 years old and has been suffering from diabetes for over a decade. She also has sciatica. She has been receiving treatment at Taoyuan Provincial Hospital for her diabetes. A few days ago...
Dr. Chu Baijun Reply:
Hello, I apologize for the delay in my response, but I would like to share some of my thoughts. Generally, severe internal organ injuries are rarely unnoticed by patients while they are conscious; typically, there is immediate pain and discomfort following the injury. The delayed...[Read More] Seeking Guidance on Spine Pain and Related Injuries After an Accident
Understanding Chronic Lower Back Discomfort: Is It Sciatica?
Lower back pain? Hello! My lower back easily feels sore, and it previously developed into lower back pain. After a visit to the orthopedic doctor, I was told it was just a minor case of myofascial inflammation. After taking medication, my back feels more comfortable, but it still...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. Do you enjoy vigorous exercise? 2. Muscle strains are a common issue; if not properly rested, muscles can undergo fibrosis, leading to soreness. 3. Further examination should be conducted to check for any intervertebral disc problems.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back Discomfort: Is It Sciatica?
Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Recommended Tests
Coccygeal tenderness In recent months, I have been experiencing tenderness on the left side of my coccyx, especially when lying flat on my back while sleeping. It seems that the pressure on the coccyx often causes me to wake up with numbness, affecting my sleep. Sometimes, I also...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Coccydynia is often caused by injury or pressure, and it typically does not last long. Reducing the pressure on the area usually leads to gradual improvement. If a visit to an orthopedic specialist is necessary, the physician should carefully assess for any symptoms of sciatica b...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Recommended Tests
Understanding Calf Pain and Weakness: Causes and Solutions
What are the causes of calf pain and weakness? Dear Dr. Shi, My husband is 166 cm tall and weighs only 50 kg. He has often experienced lower back pain in previous years, which has affected his entire thigh and calf, causing soreness and weakness. Last year (June 3, 2004), he und...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
This may be sciatica, and you could consider visiting an orthopedic specialist. An MRI can help determine whether it is a disc issue or if there are other causes of spinal stenosis. Such examinations are available at regional hospitals or medical centers, so you may want to call ...[Read More] Understanding Calf Pain and Weakness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lumbar Noises and Weakness: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Audible sounds in the lumbosacral region? Doctor, I'm sorry to disturb you. When I lie flat on a hard surface and lift my legs (especially my left leg) to mimic a cycling motion, I hear a low, deep sound (like a "thud") coming from the area just behind my navel, ne...
Dr. Yang Nanping Reply:
Hello: The abnormal sounds during joint movement are usually caused by the friction between the fascia, ligaments, or with the bones. If this causes discomfort in daily life, certain rehabilitation exercises can help relax these fascia or ligaments. Additionally, for lower limb s...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Noises and Weakness: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Answers After Two Years of Suffering
Lower back pain has persisted for two years? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing lower back pain for almost two years now. At its worst, I was unable to bend over to get out of bed and had to roll onto my side and push myself up with my hands. Currently, the pain persists whe...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Lower back pain can be quite bothersome and may persist for a long time. Its diagnosis is often uncertain, but rehabilitation typically leads to some improvement. Treatment may require a multifaceted approach, including medication, physical therapy, and correcting poor posture an...[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Answers After Two Years of Suffering
Understanding Frog Legs: Orthopedic Challenges and Solutions for Women
Frog legs Hello Dr. Su, I am a woman suffering from frog leg syndrome. I had a cesarean section, and I am experiencing the following issues in my left thigh and hip: 1. I need to hold onto the handrail to climb stairs, I have difficulty squatting and getting up, and I cannot rise...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, it may not be caused by frog legs, but rather by sciatica. Please promptly visit a major hospital's orthopedic department for X-rays or a CT scan to confirm whether there are bone spurs or other conditions (such as tumors, congenital abnormalit...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Orthopedic Challenges and Solutions for Women
Understanding Coccyx and Pelvic Issues: A Guide to Sciatica Relief
Coccygeal and pelvic issues? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from symptoms similar to sciatica, often experiencing soreness that extends from my buttocks down through my entire leg to my ankle. Additionally, the joints in my feet (ankles, knees, and hip joints) also feel sore...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear Candace, I have read your description three times and I’m sorry, but I still cannot understand the issue you are describing. Is it pelvic instability? Are the ligaments too lax? Based on your symptom description, I can't even determine if it is sciatica, let alone these...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx and Pelvic Issues: A Guide to Sciatica Relief
Understanding Sacral Pain: Treatment Options for Sciatica Symptoms
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,...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Dear Xiaohui, Based on your description of symptoms, your issues seem to involve two parts: 1. Compression of the lumbosacral nerves leading to lower limb pain, and 2. Abnormal stability of the lumbosacral region and pelvis causing lower back pain. Since a precise diagnosis requ...[Read More] Understanding Sacral Pain: Treatment Options for Sciatica Symptoms
Understanding Left Toe Numbness: Causes and Treatments for Sciatica
Numbness and pain in the toes of the left foot? Sciatic nerve pain extending to the soles of the feet with numbness and pain in the toes, with no improvement after surgery for bone spurs.
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello, A-Qing: If it is confirmed that you have undergone surgery for spinal osteophytes and are experiencing a recurrence of sciatica, please consult the surgeon who performed your operation. Medication treatment may be an option, and you should ask the physician whether a refer...[Read More] Understanding Left Toe Numbness: Causes and Treatments for Sciatica
Chronic Back Pain and Toe Inflammation: Seeking Effective Solutions
excuse me? I experience severe pain in my spine when bending down to lift things, and my spine is currently inflamed. One of my toes hurts so much when I stand for a long time that it feels like the bone is about to break. This toe has been inflamed for over six months now. I hav...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Back pain, especially when bending down, may be due to tendonitis or spinal instability. It is advisable to get an X-ray to check for these issues. Of course, a physician should evaluate for other potential problems such as sciatica or infections. Additionally, pain in the toes c...[Read More] Chronic Back Pain and Toe Inflammation: Seeking Effective Solutions
Understanding Sciatica: Can Car Accidents Trigger This Condition?
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...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, Ayi: First, let me answer your first question. What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve is a nerve that branches from the lumbar and sacral spine and runs along the back of the thigh. This nerve is responsible for the sensory and motor functions of the lower limbs. Therefore, i...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Can Car Accidents Trigger This Condition?
Understanding Upper Outer Thigh Pain in Seniors with Diabetes
Pain in the upper outer side of the left thigh? Hello Doctor: My father is 67 years old. A few days ago, he called to say that he sometimes experiences pain in the "upper thigh and outer buttock." When the pain occurs, it is quite severe, but it goes away when he change...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The prominent bone on the lateral aspect of the proximal femur is called the greater trochanter. This area has many tendon attachments, with the most common issues arising from the gluteus medius and its fascia (tensor fascia lata). Sometimes, if the thigh is twisted or positione...[Read More] Understanding Upper Outer Thigh Pain in Seniors with Diabetes
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Possible issues related to sciatica? Hello Dr. Chou, my calf has been experiencing intermittent pain since middle school, occurring approximately every 3 to 4 months and lasting about half a day. However, when the pain occurs, it feels like the bone (or possibly the nerve, but de...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
Your condition may be an exercise-related injury, and it is best to go to the hospital for a thorough examination.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Back Pain: Bone Spurs, Scoliosis, and Pregnancy Concerns
Lower back pain, bone spurs, scoliosis? Hello, I am 30 years old. I have experienced pain when bending over for over ten years. Recently, I have been feeling soreness in my right hip, knee, and ankle joints, and I am concerned that my back issues may be worsening. I recently had ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, occur due to the formation of excess bone at the edges of bones as a result of aging. If these bone spurs do not compress nerves or irritate surrounding tissues, they typically do not cause any symptoms. Therefore, some elderly individuals m...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Bone Spurs, Scoliosis, and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Treatments, and Exercise Recommendations
Sciatica Hello, Doctor: I have a question to ask you. Three years ago, one morning, while I was running up the stairs, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my lower back. Initially, I thought I had just strained my back, so I went to the hospital and received several injections, but t...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, In younger patients, spinal disorders often present as herniated discs, which constitute a significant proportion of cases. Generally, conservative treatment is the primary approach, with surgery being considered in no more than 15% of patients. Before considerin...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Treatments, and Exercise Recommendations
Can a Patient Undergo Another Surgery for Sciatica After Previous Operations?
Is it possible to undergo another surgery after having already had surgery on the sciatic nerve? Hello Doctor, my father had surgery last April for a compressed sciatic nerve, where they placed three implants. Initially, we thought it would be a minor procedure, but he ended up h...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your letter. Your father's spinal surgery has been performed three times, which is quite complex. Additionally, he has a history of heart disease and hypertension, so he needs to be evaluated by both cardiology and orthopedics before we can det...[Read More] Can a Patient Undergo Another Surgery for Sciatica After Previous Operations?
Which Specialist Should Your Friend See for Persistent Leg Pain?
Which specialty should I consult for this symptom? Hello: First, let me tell you about my friend's symptoms: 1. He has persistent thigh pain (the pain extends from the thigh down to the knee). 2. He cannot sit because the thigh becomes sore, tingling, and painful. 3. He can ...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Dear user, thank you for your detailed description of the symptoms. I will reorganize the issues as follows: Firstly, the full name of orthopedics is "Orthopedic Surgery," which encompasses issues related to bones, muscles, and joints. Therefore, the patient's co...[Read More] Which Specialist Should Your Friend See for Persistent Leg Pain?
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Treatment, and Medication Concerns
Sciatica Hello, Doctor. I have a slight spinal curvature, and due to my job, I often carry heavy sheet music while on the go. I wonder if this is related to my menstrual pain. On the first day after my menstrual period ended, I accidentally carried a rather heavy book home, and t...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. Your symptoms are likely indicative of sciatica. 2. The medication does not contain any corticosteroids. 3. You should return to the hospital for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Treatment, and Medication Concerns