Arm, Rehabilitation FAQ

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Essential Exercises for Disc Herniation Recovery

Is rehabilitation necessary after surgery? Hello Dr. Kang: I am a patient with a herniated disc. After unsuccessful conservative treatment, I underwent surgery in May of this year, and the soreness, numbness, and pain have decreased postoperatively. Since I work in education, sta...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
**Absolutely necessary.** Correct posture is important, but very few people can achieve it. Generally, individuals tend to have an anterior pelvic tilt, causing the upper body to lean backward (especially when holding a child, this posture is easily adopted). If your English is s...

Understanding Foot Swelling: When to See a Doctor for Pain Relief

My foot is swollen! Hello! I am a 39-year-old female, married, with no children. I am 165 cm tall and weigh 52 kg, working full-time as a secretary. I usually exercise 2 to 3 times a week at the gym with "non-strenuous" activities. About three weeks ago, I started exper...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
I just saw your question; I hope your issue has been resolved. Let's clarify a few things: 1. Are you injured? 2. Is the swelling severe or is the pain more intense? Based on your description, it seems that "swelling" is the primary concern, which could be approach...

Can You Use Heat Therapy for Fractures? Risks and Alternatives Explained

Fracture Is it true that fractures should not be treated with heat? Can infrared therapy be used? Are there any potential side effects? Thank you.

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
*Pay attention to the timing; when there is redness, swelling, heat, and pain, it is not advisable to apply heat (ice packs should be used to suppress the inflammatory response). Afterward, heat can be applied, but it should not be too hot. Theoretically, a temperature of 43 degr...

Understanding Right Shoulder and Hand Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Pain and discomfort in the right shoulder and hand? Hello: My husband has been experiencing soreness in his right shoulder and back (in a specific muscle) as well as his right wrist, accompanied by swelling. This has persisted for about two weeks. He has visited a traditional Chi...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
To conduct a test, have your husband tilt his head to the right and look up. Check if there are any pain points in the cervical spine, and if there is pain radiating down to the right arm. If so, there is a significant chance of nerve compression. Additionally, muscle (tendon) is...

Do Home Massage Devices Help or Harm Muscle Recovery?

Will the "massagers" sold on the market cause muscle injuries? Hello. I have a few questions to ask. I have injured the medial meniscus in my left knee, and approximately one-third of it was removed. After that, I went to a rehabilitation clinic for therapy, which invol...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Basically, it won't (unless there's an electrical leak or it's set too high, etc.), but the question is, is it helpful for you? "Glucosamine" is somewhat controversial; it is said (I emphasize "said," just take it with a grain of salt) that gluc...

Can Flat Feet in Toddlers Be Corrected? Expert Insights and Solutions

Can flat feet in children be corrected? A one-and-a-half-year-old child at home has flat feet. Is it possible to correct this condition? How can it be corrected? Are there specialists in large hospitals for this issue? Please recommend a physician. Thank you!

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
In general, correction is not necessary. First, children's arches are not fully developed, and nine out of ten have flat feet. Second, what is so detrimental about flat feet that requires urgent correction? In my years of practice, I have yet to encounter an infant or toddle...

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