Arm, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 16

Painful cramping in the left foot? Hello, doctor! My mother has been experiencing sudden sharp pain in her left foot while walking recently. When she stops and touches the bones in her foot, she also feels pain. She has always had a good habit of going for walks in the morning, b...

Chronic low back pain Hello Dr. Lai, First of all, thank you for your enthusiastic response. My lower back pain seems to be caused by a sports injury. I have been an avid golfer since I was about 25 years old, playing around 4 to 5 rounds a week. I started experiencing lower ba...

Muscle cramp Dear Doctor: I have recently been experiencing sudden cramps in my left toes while walking in the early morning. The toes become tightly contracted, and I have to stop and rest until the cramping subsides before I can continue walking. What should I do if I encounter...

Leg cramps are more likely to occur at night? Dear Doctor: I often experience cramps in my lower legs during the night while sleeping. How can I prevent this? What might be causing it due to a deficiency? What types of food should I eat to prevent this? Thank you!

Muscle cramps My mother has been experiencing muscle spasms under her right armpit for almost a week. She describes the sensation as if a drill is going in and out, and sometimes the muscle twitching is visible to the naked eye. She mentioned that it's manageable during the ...

Arm pain I played badminton with a friend, and although we both can use either hand, it had been a while since I last played. After an intense match, my arms became extremely sore, almost incapacitated. I tried applying heat and using anti-inflammatory ointment, but the soreness ...

Tendinitis Hello Doctor: I would like to ask how to treat tendonitis in the leg more effectively. My girlfriend has been seeing doctors for 5 months with limited results (she has consulted both Western and traditional Chinese medicine). She has also undergone acupuncture for one ...

Lower back pain? Hello doctor, my dad has been playing golf for over 20 years, and he always thought it was a great sport. Recently, after playing golf for the past week, he has been feeling discomfort in his shoulder, along with soreness in his lower back and pain in his upper b...

About Physical Therapy I went to rehabilitation for SSP treatment for over two months due to pain in my left elbow, and it has resolved. Recently, I have been experiencing soreness in my right arm, so I went back for rehabilitation and received interferential current therapy. Aft...

Left foot bone contusion? I fell hard while riding my motorcycle due to an uneven road surface, and my left foot was injured by the motorcycle. The bone above my ankle has sunken in, and it is swollen and painful. I have been applying ice and using anti-inflammatory ointment for ...

Lumbar strain? I have a question: I am a mover and often experience sudden lower back pain, which has turned my job into a source of fear. How can I avoid this? Thank you.

Pain in the right shoulder and arm? I accidentally missed a step while going downstairs and ended up tumbling down, hitting my right shoulder and arm directly against the iron railing of the stairs. At first, I was relieved that I didn't fracture anything, but soon after, my...

Ankle contusion? Hello Dr. Chen, I recently had a motorcycle accident where I slid off to the left side, resulting in localized bruising and swelling on my left ankle and the top of my foot. An X-ray showed no bone injuries. I applied ice for the first two days and soaked it in w...

Numbness in the hands? My mother said that whenever she raises her left hand towards the upper right direction, it feels like an electric shock, causing numbness from her fingertips to her wrist, especially when rinsing her hair. This is quite troubling. What should my mother do ...

Arm pain I used to play badminton without experiencing any soreness in my arms, but recently every time I play, my right upper arm becomes extremely sore. What could be the problem? Thank you!

My ankle feels strange? Dear Doctor, after practicing certain movements (such as forehand or backhand) in badminton for about 2 hours, I feel something unusual in my ankle. If this is a mild strain due to insufficient warm-up, how long should I rest before returning to the court?...

Rehabilitation therapy Hello, doctor! My mother has been undergoing rehabilitation for hand pain, and she has been receiving interferential current therapy for almost two months. While her pain has significantly reduced, she has developed a patch on her arm that looks like rust o...

Arm pain Hello, doctor! Last week, I experienced severe pain in my right arm, almost to the point of paralysis. I visited a rehabilitation specialist nearby, had an X-ray taken, and the doctor informed me that there is a narrowing of the spaces between my cervical vertebrae and s...

Trigger finger Recently, I have noticed that my thumb is tight and painful. A friend told me that it might be trigger finger. How can I avoid worsening the pain? Are there any simple care tips? Thank you!

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello, I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and neck for 4-5 years. I have consulted many doctors, but the cause of my pain has not been identified, and I have not received effective treatment. I have seen an orthopedic specialist (who said th...