Back, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 17

Shoulder and arm pain? Hello, doctor... I initially experienced pain in my shoulder, arm, and collarbone for nearly a month. Later, I developed muscle pain in my chest that sometimes felt like sharp pain. Then, the pain shifted to my back muscles. I consulted a doctor who did not...

Symptoms of herniated disc changes? Medical History: I have been experiencing lower back pain for over a year. Since the symptoms were not severe, I only recently sought treatment from a rehabilitation specialist. The physician diagnosed me with mild Herniated Intervertebral Disc...

Postoperative Consultation for Hip Joint Replacement Surgery Hello Doctor, due to my SLE condition, I underwent a left hip "total hip replacement" in August of this year. It has been one month post-surgery, and I still experience pain, which differs significantly from t...

The knee has always been quite fascinating? Six years ago, I suddenly experienced severe knee pain while walking, to the point where I couldn't stand. After a few minutes, the pain subsided. There were also instances when I would suddenly feel intense pain while running, cau...

Herniated disc compressing a nerve? Three weeks ago, I went to the hospital due to pain and numbness radiating from my lower back to my buttocks. A neurologist arranged for X-rays and nerve conduction studies. After reviewing the results a week later, the doctor informed me that ...

Regarding back pain issues? Hello, doctor. I am 47 years old and due to my job, I have to work in front of a computer for long periods. However, in the past few months, I have noticed that my back easily hurts, and sometimes I experience chest tightness (I have seen a cardiologis...

The lower back has limited flexibility? Hello. My lower back is currently very stiff and I feel a lot of tightness and a tingling sensation when I bend over while standing (similar to the sudden pain from a muscle strain). I also experience soreness and tingling when I turn over ...

Adult torticollis Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask a question. My son is 22 years old this year. Since he was little, I made him sleep on his stomach on the same side (right side). Foolishly, I only focused on the uneven curvature of the back of his head, wanting to correct ...

Ankle sprain Hello: Over a month ago, I slipped while going down the stairs, causing my right foot to bend backward, resulting in a sprained right ankle. I later visited a doctor who prescribed a topical ointment and anti-inflammatory medication since the swelling was not severe....

Waking up in the middle of the night with pain in the back of the head, to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat? Hello Doctor: My problem is that every night when I sleep, I wake up in the early morning due to a shocking pain at the back of my head where it meets my neck. Th...

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...

Lower back pain? I woke up in the morning and suddenly couldn't move my lower back. My lower back feels very tight and I can't bend; bending causes a sharp, aching pain similar to a muscle strain. I don't recall having any recent incidents that would have caused th...

Lumbar spondylolisthesis Recently, I have been experiencing frequent lower back pain and visited an orthopedic clinic for an examination. The doctor mentioned that the X-ray showed lumbar spondylolisthesis, which is unstable. I was advised to undergo traction and electrical thera...

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...

Cervical spine issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my shoulder and neck pain. I visited an orthopedic specialist who informed me that I have slippage and degeneration in cervical vertebrae 3, 4, and 5. I have been undergoing rehabilitation, including traction, heat th...

Buttock tenderness Dear Doctor, I experience pain on both sides of my buttocks when sitting (a dull ache), as if I am pressing on a nerve. This has been ongoing for six months. When I stand up, the pain disappears, and I do not feel pain when lying on my side or stomach. However...

Pain in the right upper back when pressure is applied? Hello Doctor: Two months ago, I suddenly experienced pain in the area between my spine and right shoulder blade when I reached back to perform a back pressure motion. Initially, the pain was localized, but at times it spreads...

Wrist axis issues I had a wrist dislocation from a motorcycle accident in September, and I had a cast on until October. After 2-3 days, I started physical therapy. Although my wrist has mostly healed, I now have difficulty straightening my wrist and bending it back. During therap...