Cramps, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

It feels like I have a cramp in my right buttock..? Hello Dr. Chen, I work in a labor-intensive job (in a steel factory) and often experience improper and excessive strain. Previously, while going down the stairs, I suddenly experienced severe cramping pain on the right side of m...

Muscle cramps I have been experiencing a sharp pain in the muscles on the inner side of my right arm, near the armpit, as if being pricked by a thousand needles. This pain has also affected my right scapula, making it difficult for me to perform tasks. What could be the issue, an...

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 ...

Leg cramps Hello, doctor! My mother has been experiencing unexplained cramps in her right foot during her walks over the past few days. Sometimes her toes even curl up, making it difficult for her to continue walking. What could be causing this? Thank you!

Thigh cramp? I have been experiencing cramping pain on the inner side of my right thigh for the past three days, feeling like an electric shock, radiating from the groin down to the knee. I can visibly see the muscle twitching. Initially, I thought it was due to sitting in front ...

Leg cramps causing difficulty sleeping? Hello Dr. Pan: I have been experiencing soreness on the outer front side of my lower legs, extending from the area below the knee (around the St36 point) to the ankle (around the K3 point). The soreness is so intense that it feels like I ca...

Calf cramps Hello, Director! My mother walks on a mountain path every day, which is not very steep, but she climbs the stairs at a steady pace and always feels short of breath. She said that while descending today, she suddenly experienced a cramp in her left calf just below the ...

Calf muscle pain? Due to work requirements, sitting in front of the computer for long periods has resulted in significant pain and stiffness in my calf muscles. My feet always feel very heavy, and certain spots on my calves feel like hard lumps, which are particularly painful, to...

Leg cramps Recently, I've been experiencing frequent tingling in my big toes, almost like an electric shock. Occasionally, I also have cramps before dawn, which affects my sleep and mood. What can I do to resolve this? Thank you!

Nocturnal leg cramps? I experience painful cramps in my calves at night that wake me up. What could be the problem, and what should I do about it?

Lower back pain? Hello, Dr. Su! My mother is 42 years old and has been experiencing lower back pain and discomfort for the past few days. It takes her several minutes to get out of bed in the morning, and she struggles with the movements. Once she gets up, she moves like a robot....

Foot pain Hello Dr. Chen: My mother has been experiencing some issues with her right foot recently. She cannot easily turn left or right; she must pause before changing direction. Sometimes, she can only lightly place her right foot on the ground, and while standing, her thigh oc...

Calf cramps Hello, Director Su! I often experience calf cramps in the middle of the night, sometimes in my right leg and sometimes in my left leg, which are painful enough to wake me up. I find my calves twisted in a knot, and in severe cases, the stiffness extends from my calves...

Muscle cramp Hello, Director Chen! Recently, I've been experiencing cramps in my legs around 3 or 4 AM. The pain in my calves is so intense that it wakes me up, and I have to sit up quickly to massage the cramped muscles. The pain also lingers throughout the day. Could you p...

Muscle pain Hello Director Chen: I suddenly have severe pain in the muscle beneath the base of my left thumb and left foot, which prevents me from riding a bike with my left hand and putting weight on my left foot. What should I do to address this sudden issue? Thank you!

Ankle cramp? Hello, Director Chen! In the past few days, I've been experiencing cramping pain around my ankles, and my left leg sometimes cramps up. I'm worried it might be a tendon strain or a ligament injury. Two days before the pain started, I ran barefoot for 2,000 ...

Finger stiffness Hello, Director Chen! Four years ago, I had trigger finger in my right little finger, which was located near the palm and required a minor surgical procedure by an orthopedic doctor, followed by rehabilitation with wax therapy until I fully recovered. Recently, w...

Right leg cramping pain? Hello Director Chen: Recently, I have been experiencing muscle cramps in my right thigh after driving, which sometimes lasts for a long time and occurs intermittently. What should I do if this happens while I am driving on the highway? Thank you!