Chronic Pain and Inflammation: Understanding Shoulder and Neck Issues
Inflammation Hello, doctor... I would like to ask a few questions... My shoulders and neck have been sore for many years (I can't even count), and my arms down to my fingers often feel numb and occasionally twitch lightly. I struggle to exert strength, and the pain on both s...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
I personally believe it is a cervical spine issue, possibly related to your injury, and likely less connected to your fractured arm. Testing the tendon reflexes (like how doctors tap the patient's knee on TV...) can indicate if there is an increase in reflexes, which may sug...[Read More] Chronic Pain and Inflammation: Understanding Shoulder and Neck Issues
Understanding Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Tips
Trigger point Your friend's fingers make a cracking sound, which is often referred to as "crepitus." When he visited a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, he was told it is due to "trigger finger." Trigger finger occurs when the tendons in the fingers be...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
*Not sure where this popping sound is coming from? If it's from the joints, it's commonly the sound of tendons or cartilage rubbing against each other, rather than trigger finger. If it is trigger finger, it typically gets stuck when bending or straightening the finger,...[Read More] Understanding Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes and Recovery After Injury
Dull pain I previously injured my wrist, and although my fingers seemed to have healed, I occasionally feel soreness in my hand, lack of strength, and intermittent sharp pain. Why is this happening? Is it common for previous injuries to cause these symptoms? Thank you.
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
This is a common issue, especially when there are changes in weather or increased physical activity, where symptoms become more pronounced. Traditional Western medicine either completely denies it (believing it to be a psychological effect of the patient, thinking that if they fe...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes and Recovery After Injury
Is My Discomfort Due to Herniated Discs? Seeking Answers for Neck and Limb Pain
Is this caused by a herniated disc? Hello Dr. Pan: Initially, I experienced fatigue easily and often felt mentally unwell (about two or three years ago). Later, I began to have neck pain and continued to feel unwell (about two years ago). Since last year, I have been waking up in...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
First, let's confirm some conditions: You have a medium build (not tall), are somewhat thin, have a hunched back, likely have significant myopia (or a large difference between your eyes), have poor dental health (do you have a full set of dentures?), experience periodic migr...[Read More] Is My Discomfort Due to Herniated Discs? Seeking Answers for Neck and Limb Pain