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Left shoulder pain and discomfort? I am a dancer, and during practice, I performed some movements that involved pulling with my hands. After a few repetitions, I suddenly felt discomfort, with each pull causing sharp pain. At that moment, I didn't think much of it, so I didn...

My mother has had a stroke for many years? Hello Doctor: My mother is 63 years old and had a stroke 8 years ago, which has left her with mobility issues on her left side. After the stroke, her rehabilitation and follow-up visits were neglected due to her emotional problems (depre...

The entire left foot is experiencing soreness, numbness, and weakness? Hello, doctor. Last week, I felt a strain in my lower back while lifting heavy objects (it felt like muscle sliding), and the next day, I started experiencing extreme soreness in my left buttock. The pain exte...

Swelling at the posterior aspect of the second toe? Hello Dr. Chou! A year ago, while traveling, I wore higher sandals and experienced a sharp pain in my foot. Initially, I thought it was due to a foreign object in my shoe and didn’t pay much attention. However, after returning h...

After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Hello Dr. Zhou, I am a patient with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Currently, I am focusing on strengthening my muscles and undergoing electrical therapy. I would like to learn more about this topic and have a few questi...

Frequent sharp pain in the left buttock? Hello Dr. Chen: I would like to inquire... It has been a while since I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain in my left buttock. Occasionally, it becomes more severe, especially during squatting or any movements that require exertion fr...

Cervical and lumbar disc herniation (suspected ankylosing spondylitis) Hello doctor, a few years ago I started experiencing severe pain in my lower back when bending over, and I have had acute episodes of lower back pain every year. Since the year before last, I have also been ex...

Lower back and leg pain? I used to have occasional pain in the lower left side of my back, but a few days ago it suddenly worsened. Pain occurs in all positions except when lying down. It has progressed to the point where moving my left leg causes pain in my lower back, while mov...

Regarding rehabilitation? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent rehabilitation for a herniated disc in my lower back due to symptoms of leg numbness and pain. My symptoms have now improved. Do I still need to continue rehabilitation even though I am symptom-free? Thank you.

Stiffness and numbness from the shoulders and back to the neck and face? Hello Doctor: In my younger years, I often stayed up late using the computer and had poor posture. At that time, I frequently experienced a sharp pain in the right side of my neck and shoulder, but I didn&#x...

Sharp pain in the middle of the back, slightly to the left? For about two months, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in the middle of my back, slightly to the left, whenever I move. This symptom occurs approximately every few days.

Ankle sprain Hello, Dr. Li. Three years ago, I fell down the stairs and sprained my right ankle. At that time, I went to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who performed some massage therapy. After about a month, I was able to run normally again. A year and a half ag...

Issues related to the lower back, hips, and lower extremities? Hello Dr. Zhou! Here is my condition: In October 2009, I fell from a height due to a car accident, impacting my left hip. Symptoms included soreness, numbness, swelling, and limping. I had difficulty walking, going up...

Herniated Disc and Impact Fracture Hello Dr. Lee, last week I was rear-ended by a car while riding my motorcycle, causing me to fall directly onto my buttocks, which resulted in lower back pain. I went to the first hospital and was diagnosed with a suspected L4 vertebral compress...

Muscles may sometimes twitch and can also be painful? Hello Doctor: The symptoms have persisted for several months. Sometimes my muscles twitch, and there is pain, but the location is not fixed. This includes my calves, knees, thighs, back, near the testicles, arms, near the armp...

Iliopsoas tendinitis Hello, over the past six months, I have occasionally experienced a sharp pain in the middle of my left thigh, as if the bone were twisted, while walking or going up and down stairs. The pain gradually extends to the outer upper side of my left knee and my lef...

Is there scoliosis? Dear Doctor, I experience pain in the area between my buttocks, near the coccyx and lower back, after standing or walking for 15 minutes. This has been ongoing for almost a year, with symptoms fluctuating. When I feel better, I do not experience pain while s...

Muscle soreness Hello, doctor... I have been experiencing soreness in my shoulder and arm for over a month. The soreness alternates; sometimes it affects my back, and other times it involves the chest muscles. The muscles are painful when pressed, but not painful when not pressed...

Shoulder pain? Hello, doctor. I have a few more questions to ask... 1. If it is acromioclavicular joint arthritis, how long does it usually take to heal? 2. I currently have less soreness than before, but I still experience alternating soreness in my shoulder, chest, arms, and ...

Knee pain for two months, sometimes accompanied by hand numbness. Now the pain in the leg has spread to the groin area? Hello doctor, I am a design student who often sits for long periods and uses the computer for drawing. I started exercising in early September (running, cycling...