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
Can Laser Treatment Effectively Address Bone Spurs?
Can bone spurs be treated with laser therapy? Hello Doctor, my mother has been suffering from spinal bone spurs for a long time, experiencing frequent numbness and weakness in both legs. Despite regular rehabilitation and swimming, her symptoms have not improved. Recently, throug...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello: Essentially, lasers cannot remove bone spurs, as bone spurs are actually excess bone growth and are as hard as regular bone. Lasers are used to remove soft tissue that compresses nerves, such as intervertebral discs. Although laser treatment has been proven effective for s...[Read More] Can Laser Treatment Effectively Address Bone Spurs?
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...[Read More] Is Lumbar Arch Fracture Congenital or Caused by Injury?
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 ...[Read More] Knee Pain and Numbness: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Help
Persistent Foot Pain: When to Consult an Orthopedic Specialist
Soreness, numbness, and pain in the soles of the feet? I have been experiencing soreness, numbness, and pain in the soles of my feet. I have seen a neurosurgeon several times, but the medication has been ineffective, and the discomfort is getting worse. Should I consider seeing a...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear May, I believe you may be experiencing sciatica. Typical sciatica is caused by a herniated disc between the vertebrae, which leads to nerve compression, resulting in symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling in the feet. I recommend that you consult an orthopedic special...[Read More] Persistent Foot Pain: When to Consult an Orthopedic Specialist
Sudden Electric Shock Sensation in Calf: Causes and Solutions
The calf feels like it has been shocked? I suddenly felt a shock-like sensation in the front of my left calf, similar to undergoing electrical therapy. Even after standing up from my chair and moving around, the sensation persisted, coming in waves for about ten minutes. I'm...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is possible that you have sciatica. Please visit our orthopedic outpatient clinic for further examination and evaluation.[Read More] Sudden Electric Shock Sensation in Calf: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Femur Fractures and Tumors: What You Need to Know
Femoral fracture and tumors? Hello Dr. Luo: My older sister has been experiencing knee pain since mid-last year. She has seen many doctors who diagnosed her with sciatica, and after more than six months of treatment, there has been no improvement. Last Thursday, she accidentally ...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello! Generally, assessing tumor-related information requires a lot of factors, and age is a very important one. Young individuals are less likely to experience bone fractures from falls. If your sister is relatively young (around 40 years old or younger), it is essential to car...[Read More] Understanding Femur Fractures and Tumors: What You Need to Know
Managing Recurring Wrist Tendonitis: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Symptoms of tendonitis in the right wrist? Due to my new job requiring long hours of computer use, I have re-experienced wrist tendonitis, which I haven't had in a long time. I've applied anti-inflammatory pain relief ointment and wrapped my wrist, trying to find time t...
Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Hello, Zhang Shuchin: Computer professionals often experience significant stress on the neck, back, shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, and fingers due to prolonged sitting while handling computer data. This can lead to computer-related occupational diseases such as musc...[Read More] Managing Recurring Wrist Tendonitis: Tips for Relief and Recovery
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 Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Tips
Bone spur My father works as a lathe operator and has visited an orthopedic doctor, where he underwent X-rays. The doctor diagnosed him with sciatica and noted that his bones are aging prematurely. The X-ray showed that the distance between the last segment of his spine and the p...
Dr. Zhang Shilie Reply:
In elderly individuals, X-rays may show that the distance between the tip of the spinal cone and the adjacent vertebra is closer than that of normal individuals, indicating degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. This can lead to spinal canal stenosis, resulting in poor...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Tips
Can Laser Treatment Effectively Address Bone Spurs?
Can bone spurs be treated with laser therapy? Hello doctor, my father has been suffering from bone spurs for a long time, and it has become increasingly severe to the point where he experiences numbness while walking. Recently, a friend recommended that he undergo laser treatment...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Ting, Regarding your question about whether bone spurs can be treated with laser therapy, it likely refers to the treatment of sciatica caused by a herniated disc in the spine. Medically, this can be done, but it is considered a surgical procedure and must meet s...[Read More] Can Laser Treatment Effectively Address Bone Spurs?
Understanding Hip Joint Pain: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Hip joint Hello Doctor, about six months ago, I started experiencing hip joint pain, sometimes accompanied by a feeling of locking. I went to a major hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor said it looked normal and prescribed medication. However, the pain has persisted, fluctuatin...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Penny: Hello, the symptoms you described are very similar to sciatica or inflammation of the tendons or ligaments around the hip joint. You also mentioned that it gets stuck, which could indicate inflammation of the bones or ligaments. It is quite difficult to make a definitive d...[Read More] Understanding Hip Joint Pain: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Post-Abortion Pain: Understanding Coccyx Pain and Its Impact on Mobility
Post-abortion soreness? Hello Doctor: In May of this year, I had to undergo a medical abortion due to embryonic resorption. Although I followed the traditional postpartum confinement practices, it has now been three months, and I am experiencing increasingly severe body aches. I ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Coccyx pain is often associated with a history of trauma, such as a fall, leading to injury of the coccyx. While this can cause pain, it typically does not affect walking. Pain in the back and buttocks that is characterized by a limping gait may be due to myofascial inflammation ...[Read More] Post-Abortion Pain: Understanding Coccyx Pain and Its Impact on Mobility
Understanding Foot Numbness and Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the soles of the feet, with radiating pain from the foot to the knee. The joints in the soles of the feet are particularly painful? Numbness in the soles of the feet, with radiating pain from the feet to the knees. Joint pain in the soles of the feet. The above sympto...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Numbness and pain in the lower limbs may have two possible causes: 1. A herniated disc causing sciatica, with symptoms radiating from the lower back, through the back of the thigh, down to the calf and foot. 2. Poor circulation often leads to calf pain while walking. For a hernia...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness and Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options for Lumbar Pain and Nerve Compression
Spinal curvature measurement Hello Dr. Shi: Recently, I went to the hospital for an examination due to lower back pain. I underwent X-rays and a neurological examination, and the results are as follows: X-ray: approximately 10 degrees of left scoliosis; Neurology: mild compressio...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Scoliosis typically does not compress the nerves if the curvature angle is not significant, and lower back pain is rarely caused by scoliosis. Based on your symptoms, it seems more likely that you are experiencing sciatica. If the nerve is compressed for an extended period, it ca...[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options for Lumbar Pain and Nerve Compression
Understanding Bone Spurs: Treatment Options and Pain Management
Bone spur My mother has recently been experiencing severe lower back pain to the point where she can hardly stand up. She visited a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic, and the doctor said she has bone spurs that are pressing on her organs. I see that she is very distresse...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
There are many causes of lower back pain, with the most common being tendinitis. Other causes include herniated discs, and older women are more prone to vertebral compression fractures. As for bone spurs, they are generally present in older individuals, similar to how aging leads...[Read More] Understanding Bone Spurs: Treatment Options and Pain Management