Understanding Muscle Fibrosis: Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
Muscle fibrosis I would like to ask about my shoulders. After a strain, they have not healed, and a doctor mentioned that I have developed fibrosis. I feel tightness, stiffness, and heaviness in both shoulders every day, and despite undergoing various treatments, there has been n...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear young one, minor ailments do not require surgery; this is basic knowledge. Not every problem can be solved with a single approach. You are only eighteen, so there is no such thing as frozen shoulder in your case. Generally, for a strain, taking medication and possibly underg...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Fibrosis: Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
Understanding Wrist Subluxation: Treatment Options and Recovery
Subluxation of the right wrist? I have been experiencing habitual soreness in my right wrist and shoulder. Last Tuesday, I strained my wrist while lifting a child improperly, resulting in severe stabbing pain below my little finger. I also feel a sensation of movement when I sque...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Suddenly lifting a child should not cause a right wrist dislocation. If the X-ray shows a dislocation, it may be due to a previous injury. Previous injuries that were treated with a cast may not have healed effectively. It is advisable to wear a wrist brace for protection. If the...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Subluxation: Treatment Options and Recovery
Managing Shoulder Pain: Solutions for Strength Training Challenges
The same question? Director Shih, I have a question: Recently, I asked about pain in my left shoulder that occurs when I exert force (the pain happens when I push down with my palm while trying to relax). The doctor only mentioned inflammation, but I haven't been practicing ...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear netizen: If you rested for a while and no longer experience symptoms after stopping push-ups, it is likely that you are dealing with bursitis. However, bursitis can occur if the angle of the shoulder during arm movements is too great, leading to compression of the bursa. The...[Read More] Managing Shoulder Pain: Solutions for Strength Training Challenges
Understanding Shoulder Asymmetry: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Shoulder asymmetry? Hello Dr. Yang, I had a shoulder dislocation from a car accident in the past. At that time, my family took me to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, and they thought everything was fine. Recently, a classmate mentioned that my shoulders appear uneven. I occ...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear Rabbit, the issue you mentioned is likely an acromioclavicular joint dislocation. If you do not feel weakness, treatment may not be necessary. However, if restoring normal shoulder height is important to you, then surgery may be required. You can come to my clinic for furthe...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Asymmetry: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Treatment Options and Expert Care in Taichung
I won't? However, I don't experience pain when I rotate my arm upward. What should I do for treatment? I visited a doctor today, and he said it's just inflammation. I had an ultrasound and X-ray done. He mentioned to follow up in a few days, but he didn't pres...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: Pain and weakness in the shoulder joint are often associated with improper use of the surrounding muscle groups and tendons, leading to tendonitis or muscle strains. Rehabilitation, medication, and rest can all be effective treatments. In the Taichung area, hospit...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Treatment Options and Expert Care in Taichung
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Why Does My Left Shoulder Hurt When Relaxing?
I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation? I experience pain in my left shoulder when I exert force, specifically when my palm is facing down and I am trying to relax. There is no pain during exertion.
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Cheng: Based on your description, it seems that when you press down with your palm and relax your shoulder, the head of the humerus pushes upward. At this moment, the shoulder and the humeral head are compressed together, and there is a bursa between them that gets compr...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Why Does My Left Shoulder Hurt When Relaxing?
Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis
Arthritis Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my fingers and lumbar spine, and I often have trouble sleeping due to joint pain in my fingers, sometimes waking up in pain. When the weather is cooler, I sometimes experience pain in my left shoulder and right knee after f...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello Joy, Diagnosis: 1. Allergic Rhinitis 2. Ankylosing Spondylitis; Inflammatory Spondylopathy: Ankylosing Spondylitis is one type of inflammatory spondylopathy. Medications: 1. Loratadine: Antihistamine for allergic rhinitis, to be taken as needed based on symptoms. 2. Rofec...[Read More] Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
About distal clavicle fractures? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I had a car accident on August 3, 2004, resulting in a distal clavicle fracture (only a small piece of bone remains). Following the doctor's advice, I wore a figure-eight shoulder brace for about two weeks, then used a sling f...
Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
1. Most clavicle fractures do not require surgical treatment. 2. The fracture can be stabilized with a figure-eight shoulder strap for about 4-6 weeks or supported with a triangular bandage. 3. However, there is a 5% chance of nonunion; if the fracture ends become rounded, it ind...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding Shoulder Dislocation and Its Link to Bone Inflammation
Is there such a thing as osteomyelitis? Hello, Doctor! I have a question I would like to ask you. I have been experiencing a persistent condition where my right shoulder frequently dislocates habitually. Even with a slight incorrect posture, it dislocates naturally, and that mome...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that there is no history of injury to your right shoulder, which likely means there has been no direct trauma such as a collision. Shoulder dislocations can be classified as acute or chronic. Patients with chronic dislocations often have a history of ligament...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Dislocation and Its Link to Bone Inflammation
Understanding Vertebroplasty: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives for Osteoporosis
Vertebroplasty with bone cement My father is 62 years old and often experiences numbness in his shoulders and arms, along with back pain when getting in and out of bed. He went to see a doctor. The traditional Chinese medicine doctor diagnosed him with severe scoliosis, which is ...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear Andrea, you have truly put in a lot of effort, and you have thoroughly researched the pros and cons of bone cement treatment. However, the real issue is not whether bone cement treatment is good or bad, but rather: should bone cement be used for treatment? According to your ...[Read More] Understanding Vertebroplasty: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives for Osteoporosis
Will Treatment for Congenital Hip Dislocation Cause Limb Length Discrepancy?
Will children with congenital hip dislocation still have leg length discrepancy after treatment? Dr. Li: Hello! During my child's health check at birth, a left hip dislocation was detected due to being in a breech position, which necessitated a cesarean section. He is curren...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on your description, addressing each of your concerns individually may not fully satisfy you. I have two suggestions. First, since your child has already received treatment, if you have any doubts, please return to the original treating ...[Read More] Will Treatment for Congenital Hip Dislocation Cause Limb Length Discrepancy?
Understanding Shoulder Blade Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Please inquire about scapula issues? Dear Dr. Su, I have been experiencing pain in the lower left side of my neck and upper back since mid-August of this year. After consulting a doctor, I was advised to apply heat and was prescribed oral medication, but the doctor did not speci...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello Cathy, 1. If there is persistent pain in specific areas of the body, it should be thoroughly examined. The most basic step is to perform an X-ray to check for any acromioclavicular joint pathology or cervical spine nerve compression. There have been cases where individual...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Blade Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Is Clavicle Surgery the Right Solution for Chronic Shoulder Pain?
Is surgery on the clavicle advisable? Hello Dr. Chen: My wife has a slight indentation in her right shoulder, and her right clavicle is protruding upwards. The right side of her neck feels tight and tense, and she has lost her sense of taste while eating. She experiences persiste...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsieh, I would like to inquire if your wife has ever sustained an injury that may have caused her clavicle to protrude upward and her neck muscles to feel tense. If orthopedic evaluation and X-ray examinations show no skeletal damage or pathology, then surgery would not...[Read More] Is Clavicle Surgery the Right Solution for Chronic Shoulder Pain?
Understanding Ligament Changes in the Cervical Spine: Symptoms and Risks
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 ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The ligaments in the cervical spine may thicken and appear white, which could potentially compress the nerves. However, based on your description, it seems that this is not the cause of your symptoms. It would be advisable to see a physician for further examination. While it is u...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Changes in the Cervical Spine: Symptoms and Risks
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Causes and Solutions for Better Sleep
Shoulder pain I started experiencing shoulder pain two weeks ago for an unknown reason, and at night, the pain is so severe that it's difficult for me to fall asleep. What could be the cause of this?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Check if there is any pressure; sleeping on one side can cause muscle or nerve pain. Additionally, modern individuals often experience shoulder pain due to prolonged computer use, which can lead to myofascial pain syndrome. Identifying the cause and treating it accordingly is ess...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Causes and Solutions for Better Sleep
Understanding Joint Noises: Causes and Solutions for Common Issues
Joint sounds? I sometimes hear sounds in my hand joints (shoulder and elbow) when bending and straightening. My left knee, which was previously injured (bruised from a fall), makes a grinding noise when I walk or run. I'm not sure if this indicates any problems and if it can...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal for joints to make sounds; this may be the sound of tendons sliding over the joint. If it does not cause pain or affect joint function, there is generally no cause for concern.[Read More] Understanding Joint Noises: Causes and Solutions for Common Issues
Understanding Bruises: Causes and Recovery After a Car Accident Injury
Contusion I was in a car accident on August 6th of this year, where I was hit by a vehicle and fell to my left side. The next day, I experienced pain in my neck and both upper and lower left limbs. On August 9th, I saw a doctor, and at that time, the left side of my body was swol...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that the numbness is due to a nerve or soft tissue injury in the muscles. If there is no improvement after a few days of rest, it is recommended that you see a physician. If the limping persists, it may be necessary to get an X-ray to check for any fractures.[Read More] Understanding Bruises: Causes and Recovery After a Car Accident Injury
Understanding Shoulder Subluxation: MRI Insights and Diagnosis
Regarding dislocation? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask whether an MRI can determine if there is an issue with a shoulder joint that is partially dislocated, or if it can only assess the condition of the joint capsule. When I rotate my shoulder forward and backward, I hear a p...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
The popping sound during shoulder joint movement is mostly due to tight tendons rubbing against the bones during joint activity, which causes the noise. Generally, no treatment is required unless there is pain, in which case some pain relievers can be taken. Additionally, it is a...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Subluxation: MRI Insights and Diagnosis
Understanding Shoulder and Elbow Pain After an Injury: What to Do Next
Help with shoulder and elbow issues? Dear Dr.: I can speak and read in Chinese. Please reply in Chinese if it’s easier. Here comes my X-ray report: Right shoulder: No fracture or soft tissue calcification is seen. A bone island is noted in the humeral head. The glenohumeral an...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Based on your description, it is likely a soft tissue injury, which could cause pain and weakness in your shoulder and elbow joints. If you are unable to raise your shoulder above ninety degrees, it may indicate a rotator cuff injury. An MRI examination would be necessary to asse...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder and Elbow Pain After an Injury: What to Do Next
Should You See a Doctor for Shoulder and Arm Pain?
Soreness~~~ Hello! I would like to ask, recently I have been experiencing frequent soreness from my shoulder to my arm, and sometimes I have difficulty exerting strength. Should I seek medical attention, or are there any methods to resolve this issue?
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Xiao Ru, Shoulder and arm pain is often caused by improper use, overuse, and other factors, including sports injuries. Age should also be considered when determining the treatment approach, which may involve detailed examinations, medications, and physical therapy. You are ...[Read More] Should You See a Doctor for Shoulder and Arm Pain?