Cramps, Rehabilitation FAQ

Neck issues / Electrotherapy Hello Dr. Chang, I previously underwent radiation therapy for cancer, and now I frequently experience muscle cramps on the left side of my neck. What exercises can I do to improve this? Thank you.

Calf stiffness and pain? Dear Dr. Li, Recently, I have been waking up several times during the night due to calf muscle pain. Sometimes it affects both legs, and other times just one leg, with a feeling of stiffness. If I try to stretch, I immediately experience cramps. Occasion...

Ankle ligament injury? Hello Doctor, in March 2020, I injured my right ankle ligaments on both the inner and outer sides while playing basketball, which resulted in a significant swelling that required bloodletting treatment. It has been three to four years since then, and althou...

Bruising on the inner side of the calf 20 years ago? Twenty years ago, I sustained a significant bruise on the inner side of my calf near the ankle due to a collision with an iron gate. At that time, the bruise appeared to have healed, but I occasionally experienced a dull pain, ...

Weakness and soreness in the knees and calves without any pain? Hello, Doctor. When I lie in bed to sleep, my calves sometimes feel weak and soft, and I also experience slight twitching sensations. The day before yesterday, when I went downstairs to get something and was about to...

Fixed unilateral muscle cramp? Hello Doctor: I often experience cramps at night, specifically in my left leg. It starts with cramps in the calf and then moves to the sole of the foot. Additionally, when I press on the sole of my foot, my left foot involuntarily twitches rapidly, ...

Calf cramps Hello doctor, I am a middle school student currently training in track and field. Today, during practice, I suddenly experienced a cramp in the inner side of my left calf (the muscles in the inner calf suddenly contracted into a knot) that lasted for about 7 to 8 seco...

Rehabilitation Issues After a Fall Hello, doctor. Last month, my mother fell in the bathroom and was in so much pain that she couldn't get up. Upon initial examination by family members, we found bruising on her right thigh and swelling in her calf, but there was no obvious ...

The calf is in a state of cramping? Hello Doctor: Since around September 7th, I have been experiencing cramps in my left calf, which can also cause pain in my thigh. Sometimes, I also feel soreness in my lower back, and there are occasions when I can't even stand up straight...

Calf pain (unsure if it's from the calf muscle)? I have read a lot of articles but couldn't find a similar issue to mine. I experience calf pain at night, occurring about once or twice every two weeks, sometimes even once or twice a week. The pain lasts for a few hours ...

Calf pain Hello, I experience pain in the soleus muscle located beneath the gastrocnemius muscle in my calf. It hurts every time I press down from the side, especially when I press both sides together (squeeze). The pressure I apply is similar to pushing the elevator button with ...

Calf cramps, varicose veins, elderly age, numbness in the feet? Hello, Dr. Lee! I would like to ask a question on behalf of my grandmother, who is 73 years old. She has hypertension and has been waking up frequently in the mornings due to calf cramps, especially if she has been u...

Painful spasms in the limbs? Hello, I experience intermittent cramps in my thigh and calf, and I am unable to exert strength. I used to dance for 2 to 3 years, and I'm not sure what these symptoms might indicate.

Causes of muscle cramps? Hello! I often experience muscle cramps; I can easily cramp up after sitting for just 10 minutes. I would like to know what I can do to prevent cramps.

Rib muscle strain About two years ago, I experienced frequent push-ups, and I may not have stretched properly afterward. I started feeling pain in my left abdomen along with a "pressure" sensation. Initially, I thought it was just post-exercise soreness, but after some ...

Family member experiences leg cramps at night? My family member is 59 years old and has been experiencing leg cramps almost every night for the past few months. What can be done to resolve this issue? Which specialist should be consulted?

Tightness in the calves, numbness in the soles of the feet, and twitching of the arches? Hello, Doctor. Two weeks ago, I started feeling tightness in my left calf, and when I get out of bed and put my feet on the ground, my heels feel a bit strange (similar to a tingling sensatio...

Rehabilitation-related Hello, I have a few more questions regarding Dr. Lee's response on June 22. It has been nearly six months since my calf decompression surgery, and my toes still swell. I also experience cramping pain in the arch of my foot (the bottom and sides of the ...

Causes of frequent muscle cramping and pain? Dear Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing muscle pain (not localized to a specific area) that feels like cramping whenever I exert myself. The pain is very intense, similar to a muscle cramp, and during these episodes, my body be...

Dull pain Hello, Doctor! Recently, the muscles near my right trapezius close to the cervical spine have been frequently tightening up, especially after bending my head down to do some housework, which causes sharp pain. What could this phenomenon be? Thank you!