Neck pain, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 4

Stiff neck Hello, Dr. Yin! I often experience neck stiffness, regardless of whether I use a pillow or not. Later, I purchased a health pillow from Sweden, which has a raised front section that rests against my neck and a lower back section that supports my head. To be honest, it ...

Neck pain and lower back pain? Hello, doctor! I attend rehabilitation sessions regularly from Monday to Friday, where I undergo 15 minutes of SSP electrical therapy each time. However, I am troubled by the fact that the pain in my lower back often transitions from a dull ache to ...

About hot compresses? Hello, Director: Is it necessary to apply a hot compress to the neck for exactly 15 minutes? Also, which is more effective, infrared therapy or a hot pack? Thank you!

Wishing for good health? Hello, Director. Today I underwent electromyography and nerve conduction studies, and it was found that the C4 nerve root is slightly compressed. The doctor said it is not serious, but due to my neck muscle condition, I cannot undergo traction therapy. I ...

Doctor, please help me? Hello, Director Pan. In mid-August, I went for folk therapy and ended up getting injured, resulting in swelling of my jaw and a feeling of dizziness, along with difficulty focusing on near objects. Initially, I didn't think much of it, so I just visit...

Pain, soreness, and numbness? Hello, four years ago I experienced soreness and numbness in my shoulder, neck, and arm. After a doctor's diagnosis, I underwent surgery on cervical vertebrae 4-7. Recently, for the past six months, I have been experiencing constant tightness an...

Neck rehabilitation has not improved for a long time? Hello, Doctor. Last year, I experienced numbness in my hands and feet. After seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and getting an X-ray, I was told that bone spurs were pressing on my nerves. I underwent physical ...

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello, Doctor! On August 18, a report from the Central Broadcasting System mentioned a 32-year-old woman who experienced shoulder and neck discomfort due to work-related stress. She sought treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who fou...

Cervical spine deformity I have cervical spine deformity with bone spurs. Could this be the cause of my chest tightness? I also experience chest tightness after sleeping for a while, and I often feel chest tightness in general. Sometimes, it takes me a while to struggle before I ...

Neck issues Hello doctor, I have been experiencing tightness and soreness in my neck and shoulders for a long time, about four to five years. My condition is such that I find it easier to turn my neck to the left, while turning to the right feels tighter. I often need to tilt my ...

Shoulder issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder for the past few years. Whenever I carry a backpack for more than 20 minutes, my shoulder starts to hurt, and it feels like it might dislocate. In high school, I often carried heavy items to school, a...

Torticollis I feel like the bones in my neck are compressed (for example, there are three vertebrae connected, and the middle one seems to be displaced). No matter how I try to straighten my neck, it feels like it is leaning forward. I'm not sure if this is just my illusion ...

It seems like I have strained my neck? Hello, doctor. About two months ago, due to the cold weather, my body felt tense and I was curled up in bed. Later, when I turned my head to look at something, I suddenly felt a sharp pain, as if I had twisted my neck. However, it got better...

Adult torticollis? Hello Doctor: My father, who is about 55 years old, has been experiencing involuntary neck turning to the right and back pain for the past year. After examination, it was found that he has bone spurs in his back, but the cause of his neck tilt remains unclear. ...

Neck and shoulder pain, migraines, insomnia, tinnitus? Dr. Guan: Hello! I am a professor in the Department of Business Administration at National Chiayi University, and I have been teaching for over 20 years. I have been suffering from insomnia and tinnitus for the past three to ...

Shoulder pain? I recently woke up in the morning with significant shoulder pain. Additionally, I have previously used so-called health pillows on the market, such as memory foam pillows, but they made it difficult for me to fall asleep, and I also woke up with shoulder pain. Why ...

The neck is very tight? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask a question for my father. He is 52 years old and recently had a duodenal ulcer. He has been feeling better after taking medication! However, he currently has high triglycerides and is experiencing tightness in his neck, f...

Neck When I turn my neck to a certain angle, I feel discomfort and it seems like I can't turn it fully. The doctor mentioned that I might have bone spurs and recommended physical therapy. However, after a few sessions, I felt even more uncomfortable. When I reported this to ...

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...

Neck pain Every morning upon waking, my neck is always very sore and feels dull. It also hurts when I exert myself (like sneezing), and my shoulders are affected as well. I am currently a working professional and spend long hours in front of a computer, which causes the soreness ...