Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 35

What should I do if my ankle sprain hasn't improved after a month? Hello doctor, I sprained my ankle while playing basketball in early March. I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor said there were no fractures. I then visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and had...

Gluteal muscle pain? Hello doctor, I previously visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for pain in my buttocks, and after receiving cupping therapy, I experienced significant inflammation in half of my buttocks, making it impossible to sit. After several months of ta...

Hip pain Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask you about the pain I have been experiencing on both sides of my buttocks for almost six months now. I haven't had any injuries; it just started hurting suddenly. At first, the pain felt like soreness and numbness, but recently it h...

Gluteal muscle pain Recently, I've been experiencing sudden pain on the left side of my hip during certain movements, but I don't feel any discomfort while sitting or when stretching vertically to touch the floor. However, when I increase the angle while bending over, I...

Right buttock pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right buttock while walking for about two weeks now. I'm not sure if the pain is coming from the bones, muscles, or nerves. I visited an orthopedic doctor who took X-rays and said that the bones look fine....

Ankle sprain After I sprained my ankle while playing basketball, I went to get it adjusted a few times. Although I don't have much trouble walking, I experience significant pain around the ankle area whenever I exercise. I also feel pain when I press on it during regular act...

Mid-back spinal pain? Hello: I have been experiencing pain in the middle of my back, specifically around the area of the shoulder blades and spine. It hurts significantly when I touch the spine and the areas close to it with light pressure. Both chest expansion and slouching move...

Numbness in the limbs and muscle weakness? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about the issue of numbness and weakness in my limbs. Since around August 2015, I have gradually experienced some discomfort. Initially, I would feel a tingling sensation in the extremities whenever...

Neck pain with occasional hand numbness or arm pain? Hello, doctor: I am an office worker and spend most of my working hours sitting and using the computer. Three years ago, I started experiencing pain in my arms, and after seeing an orthopedic doctor, I was advised to undergo he...

Lateral knee pain caused by cycling? Hello doctor, I ride my bicycle to school every day, but I have a habit of using a heavy (geared) bike, which allows me to ride faster. About a week ago, I started experiencing a sharp pain on the outer side of my left knee when I exert force ...

Finger joint pain It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), especially since you have difficulty bending your fingers and experience pain at the base of your fingers where they meet the palm. This condition can cause stiffness an...

Left shoulder sprain not healing? Dear Doctor, First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and assist me. In late January, I slipped and injured my left shoulder, experiencing severe pain and weakness, but no swelling. After seeking medical attention, I was diagnosed wit...

Ankle sprain prevents squatting? Hello doctor, I sprained my left ankle while playing basketball on December 1st last year. Initially, I went to an orthopedic doctor who took X-rays and said there was no bone injury. Later, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, b...

Knee pain Sometimes when I walk, my knees become so sore that I can't stand up and I have to squat for a few seconds to regain strength. This has been happening for many years. It doesn't occur very frequently, but it does happen consistently. Is this normal? Which spec...

Plantar cyst Last year, I noticed a "lump" in the center of the sole of my right foot (in the arch area). Sometimes it hurts a little when touched, but it doesn't affect my walking. This month, I discovered that a "lump" has also appeared in the center of...

Ankle ligament injury Hello Dr. Hsu, I had a car accident in mid-January where I sustained an open contusion on my knee that required three stitches. Additionally, my ankle experienced a "rolling" injury, where I was thrown about 5 to 10 meters. When I arrived at the ho...

Muscle strain Hello Doctor, I am a student on the track and basketball teams. I experienced a muscle strain in my left thigh a year ago. After a year, although my leg no longer hurts, the left thigh appears noticeably larger than the right. It feels soft and loose to the touch, a...

Foot pain? Hello, my question is that the outer part of the sole of my left foot hurts while driving, similar to the soreness experienced after prolonged exercise. It only hurts when I press down on it or apply pressure. What could be the issue?

Right shoulder extension causes pain in the right anterior chest? Hello, a few days ago I noticed that I have been sleeping in almost the same position. When I wake up and stretch my right arm, I feel a tight pain in the inner part of my right chest. During those days, I also did...

Rehabilitation Questions Last November, I fell and injured my elbow, causing a fracture at the end of the bone. The doctor at the major hospital advised me not to move it too much. I had monthly X-rays to monitor the healing process. After two months, the bone healed, but my elbo...