Plantar fasciitis, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

Pain in the soles of the feet and finger joints? I have been experiencing pain in the middle of my foot while walking, which worsens the longer I walk. Additionally, my finger joints occasionally feel sharp pain and soreness during work. How can I address these issues?

Issues related to the lower back, hips, and lower extremities? Hello Dr. Zhou! Here is my condition: In October 2009, I fell from a height due to a car accident, impacting my left hip. Symptoms included soreness, numbness, swelling, and limping. I had difficulty walking, going up...

Frequent tightness and soreness in the calf? I have been helping with family work at the night market, standing for an average of 8 to 10 hours every day. When I return home, I often experience tightness or soreness in my calves. Using topical ointments only provides temporary re...

Chronic pain on the inner side of the sole of the foot? I have been helping with household chores at home, which requires me to stand for long periods. My symptoms are as follows: 1. Since the first year of junior high school, I have experienced persistent soreness on the inner s...

Could it be plantar fasciitis? Hello, while walking, I occasionally experience a sudden sharp pain in the middle of the sole of my left foot (near the Yongquan point) during the action of stretching. It feels as if something is stabbing me. Although I suspect it might be a common...

Heel pain Hello, doctor. Two years ago, after wearing high heels and walking around all day, I have been experiencing frequent pain in my heel whenever I stand for a prolonged period (the pain becomes noticeable after about two hours of continuous standing). When the pain occurs,...

The inconveniences caused by flat feet? Hello Doctor: I am 21 years old and was diagnosed with congenital flatfoot at 155 degrees when I was 19 (I didn't feel any issues before starting college at 18). I also have plantar fasciitis. At that time, I received corrective insole...

Plantar fasciitis Hello Dr. Hsu, I would like to ask if there are ways to alleviate the pain of plantar fasciitis without rehabilitation. Can rehabilitation truly cure it completely, or are there other methods? This issue has been troubling me for a long time, especially the mo...

Plantar fasciitis I have plantar fasciitis, which sometimes causes pain so severe that I feel like hitting the floor. This has been ongoing for several years, but I am more concerned about my military service obligations. Can I still serve in the regular military under these circ...

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Plantar Fasciitis Hello, Doctor: May I ask which hospitals in Northern Taiwan offer extracorporeal shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis? Are there any potential side effects, and how long does the treatment course take? Additionall...

Plantar fasciitis Hello, Doctor: I previously visited a rehabilitation specialist due to pain in the soles of my feet. The doctor diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis and recommended that I wear shoes with harder soles or purchase firmer therapeutic insoles. However, I recently fo...

Plantar fasciitis and other pain-related issues? Hello Dr. Lai, About five years ago, I started experiencing knee pain. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with "osteoarthritis" and have been taking related supplements such as glucosamine and other joint health prod...

Plantar fasciitis The patient has been suffering for about five years and has not been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (no doctor has made such a determination). They have consulted numerous practitioners in both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine (across many spe...

The toes on both feet feel stiff like they are cramping, and the foot arch seems to be inflamed? I'm sorry to hear about your ongoing discomfort. As a busy person, it can be challenging to deal with stiff toes that feel like they're cramping. It sounds like you might be...

Shooting pain in the soles of the feet? Hello, doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing a sharp pain in the sole of my left foot when I wake up in the morning. My approach has been to immediately soak it in hot water, which sometimes alleviates the pain quickly, but other ti...

Heel pain Hello, Director! How can I avoid the sharp pain in my heels when I get out of bed in the morning? Thank you!

Painful cramping in the left foot? Hello, doctor! My mother has been experiencing sudden sharp pain in her left foot while walking recently. When she stops and touches the bones in her foot, she also feels pain. She has always had a good habit of going for walks in the morning, b...

Plantar fasciitis My dad suffers from plantar fasciitis almost every morning when he gets up, which is very bothersome. Can he go for physical therapy? Thank you!

Confusing plantar fasciitis? Hello Doctor: For the past decade or so, I have been accustomed to walking barefoot in muddy areas (not on concrete). A week before the Lunar New Year, I wore leather shoes, which led to pain in the joints of my big toes. After that, I switched back t...

Plantar fasciitis Hello Director Pan: Could you please advise on how to self-care and what precautions to take for plantar fasciitis? It has occurred several times already. Thank you!