Arm, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 12

Arm numbness and tingling? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I had a stiff neck, and after it resolved, I started experiencing soreness and numbness in my left arm. The discomfort is lessened when I raise my arm, but it becomes more pronounced when I lower it. It is especially wor...

Rehabilitation outcomes It has been 4 months since the closed radial fracture injury. I have been doing rehabilitation every day for a month after surgery. Should I continue? How effective is it? Currently, I cannot fully extend my arm and cannot perform bending movements at a no...

Pain, dry throat, sensation of a foreign body? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing muscle and joint soreness and pain throughout my body. Three months ago, it suddenly became severe to the point where I needed to stop and catch my breath after climbing just one flight of stair...

Injury while playing sports? Last month, while playing basketball, I lost my balance and fell backward, landing on both hands. It hurt at the moment, but the pain subsided after a while. Later, I noticed that when I raise my right arm, there is a strange noise coming from my uppe...

Right shoulder pain? Hello doctor, my right shoulder, which is the most prominent area, feels sore and painful. When I perform a cross-arm stretch, I experience a tearing sensation, and it doesn't feel as smooth as my left shoulder. I'm wondering if this is related to a...

Neck stiffness after sleeping can lead to arm pain? Hello, Doctor: A week ago, I woke up and noticed that I seemed to have a stiff neck. Since I had experienced this before, I didn't think much of it and didn't take any special measures. However, a week later, my left a...

Joint contracture If I notice that my family member, who is bedridden for a long time, has their arms drawn back towards their body while I am assisting them with exercises, how can I determine whether they are in pain or if their muscle spasms are worsening? I don't visit t...

Does shortwave therapy for the lower back harm the kidneys? Hello Doctor: My wife underwent surgery for a herniated disc and bone spur removal related to sciatica a year and a half ago. Six months ago, she still experienced lower back and leg pain post-surgery, so she started reh...

Muscle pain Hello Doctor, due to my frequent baking activities, I often have to apply force to knead the dough, which has resulted in muscle pain and discomfort from my palms to my elbows. I am currently undergoing rehabilitation, and although I feel some relief after heat therap...

Tennis elbow Hello doctor, could tennis elbow or cervical spine compression cause finger twitching (not cramping)? Thank you.

Issues in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Hello: I have heard that swimming is beneficial for controlling rheumatoid arthritis. If I can only do the frog stroke and cannot breathe properly, is this method still acceptable? Also, is simply walking in the water beneficial? Addit...

Weightlifting injuries Hello Doctor: Two weeks ago, I was doing weight training and the weights fell on my chest, causing pain in my left arm and left shoulder. At that time, lifting my left arm would cause pain. After applying topical ointments, massaging, and resting for two we...

Father's hand Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my father. He has been experiencing pain and numbness in his forearm, just below the wrist. Could you please tell me what this might be?

Father's hand Hello doctor, my dad often complains of pain or numbness in the area from his upper arms to his forearms. He frequently uses pain relief patches, but they don't seem to help. What could be the issue, and are there any solutions to address this?

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Performing push-ups with a fracture? Hello Doctor: I previously underwent surgery for a right humeral fracture, where a plate and screws were used for fixation. The doctor reviewed the X-rays and confirmed that the bone has healed completely. I have regained most of the function ...

Suspected stiff neck? Hello Dr. Chen: On the morning of the 22nd, I woke up with severe pain in my neck, shoulders, and arms! I went to the hospital, and the Thai doctor diagnosed it as a stiff neck. After receiving an injection, I was given medication and a topical ointment to t...

Rehabilitation after below-elbow amputation? Hello, Dr. Hsu! My family member underwent a below-elbow amputation on February 26. Currently, we are only massaging the residual limb, tapping the left arm, and using sandbags for weight training in rehabilitation. I would like to ask...

Rehabilitation for Fibula Fracture Hello Dr. Li, I would like to ask about my right distal fibula fracture (with a crack) that has been 3 months since the injury. A few days ago, I had my cast removed, and the doctor said that I should use crutches for assistance while walking fo...

Widespread muscle pain? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been suffering from chronic lower back pain for many years, and for the past five years, I have also been troubled by knee pain. I have visited multiple clinics, and the doctors have prescribed painkillers or suggested physical thera...