Muscle, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

Soreness in the right calf muscle? Hello, doctor! Since July of last year, I have been experiencing plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Initially, the pain was quite severe in the sole of my foot. After resting and undergoing a brief course of physical therapy with electrical sti...

Abdominal muscle strain Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in my abdomen for the past two to three days, which is quite bothersome. The pain is located in the upper left quadrant of my abdomen, approximately in a 4x4 cm area, and it hurts when I press on it, with ...

Cervical traction and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders? Hello, doctor. I was recently diagnosed with a herniated disc in my cervical spine at C3-C6, causing mild nerve compression. I underwent cervical traction at the rehabilitation department, where they used 50 kg to pul...

Numbness in the right leg? I experienced pain in my right lower back and went for a massage. The therapist mentioned that my left leg had poor posture and focused on the left side during the treatment. Since then, I have felt a sense of pressure and pain, along with numbness in m...

Electromyography & Cervical Traction Thank you for your previous response, Doctor. I would like to ask you again about the cervical traction. That night, I yawned and later experienced a sensation that changed from itching to soreness and numbness. The next day, I also felt s...

Needle electromyography (EMG) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the needles used for electromyography (EMG) are sturdy and if there is a concern about needle breakage. I had the test done at Mackay Memorial Hospital. Do doctors usually check for needle breakage when they remo...

Nerve compression Hello Doctor, I experienced numbness in my right hand and difficulty lifting it high after performing squats and deadlifts on February 8th. That evening, I visited a rehabilitation clinic where the doctor took X-rays and diagnosed me with nerve compression and m...

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...

Needle electromyography (EMG) examination Hello, doctor. May I ask if a needle is typically inserted in the back of the neck during an electromyography (EMG) test? Under what circumstances would the needle be placed in the neck? If the muscles are too stiff, is there a concern ab...

Neck problems Hello, I apologize for the interruption. Recently, I've been experiencing some discomfort due to neck issues. I sometimes feel sharp pain or a sensation like electric shocks in my right sternocleidomastoid muscle (anterior neck), particularly in the area near t...

How to address long-term neurological issues or conditions such as muscle inflammation? Unilateral pain from the neck to the scapula, with slight weakness in the same-side arm. Raising the arm upward and then backward causes pain and a lot of popping sounds in the scapula. The ou...

Axillary pain? I have been experiencing a cough due to the flu for the past few days, and I have to cough forcefully to expel phlegm. Now, every time I cough, I feel a sharp pain in the side of my chest under my armpit, and it also hurts when I press on that area. Should I consid...

Over three years of cervical spine issues have resulted in pain in the left side of the neck, upper back, and scapula? Currently, I am undergoing conservative treatment and occasionally take painkillers when I can't tolerate the pain. Are there any alternatives to surgery? W...

High arches can cause calf pain? At the age of 25, I had an ankle sprain, and prior to that, I had no discomfort from my high arches. I was able to engage in various intense sports such as basketball, badminton, and rock climbing without any issues. However, after a right ankle s...

Three years after sustaining an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee? About three years ago, I fell while roller skating with friends. An MRI later confirmed that my ligament was damaged (it wasn't torn; a doctor mentioned it might be about 10% injured)...

Random time and location, localized muscle soreness? Hello, doctor. Could you please explain why the body experiences random localized pain? I've had soreness in various areas such as my fingers, limbs, deep muscles, and scalp. The pain occurs in specific spots rather than a...

Ankle sprain with recurrent pain? Hello, I would like to ask: At the end of May, I slipped while riding my bike and injured my left foot. The doctor examined me and said that the cartilage was worn down, so I underwent rehabilitation treatment until early November. However, on No...

Regarding rehabilitation issues related to intervertebral disc herniation, degenerative arthritis, and patellar valgus? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing physical discomfort and in March of this year, I was diagnosed by a physician with stage 1 approaching stage 2 lumbar dis...

What should be done for elderly individuals with dementia who experience finger contractures? Hello Doctor, my elderly family member is nearly ninety years old and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dementia. They are currently placed in a long-term care facility. I ha...

One month after a sprain, there is pain in the sole of the foot? Hello, Doctor. It has been over a month since I sprained my ankle. I don't have much trouble walking in my daily activities, but I still feel that the weight-bearing capacity of the injured side's foot is ...