Shoulder, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 10

Elbow dislocation Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question amidst your busy schedule. I am asking on behalf of my friend, who dislocated his elbow while playing basketball by landing on his hand. He went to the emergency room, and the doctor was able to ...

The reason for the symptoms? Unexplained pain on both sides of the lower back—there was no intense exercise or strain. Initially, when sitting, there was a feeling of pressure and discomfort in the lower back on both sides, which persisted for three days. After that, the pain in ...

Rehabilitation Hello, I am experiencing symptoms of tennis elbow, sciatica, inflammation in both wrists, and inflammation in my left ankle simultaneously. Is there a reason why my body is prone to muscle inflammation and is slow to heal? How can I improve this situation? My profe...

Left shoulder pain? I have been experiencing severe pain in my left shoulder for several days, and I thought it would improve after sleeping, but I was wrong. The pain persists, and my right shoulder is not affected. What can I do to alleviate the pain?

Frozen shoulder? An elderly family member has been experiencing worsening pain in the left shoulder for the past six months, even waking up at night due to the pain. About a month and a half ago, they visited a rehabilitation clinic where X-rays were taken, and it was diagnosed a...

Symptoms of confusion? Dear Doctor, my symptoms extend from both sides of my neck to my shoulders, where I feel a sensation as if a heavy weight is pressing down, accompanied by soreness. There is also pain when I apply pressure, and sometimes I experience a sharp, stabbing pain ...

Calcification of shoulder ligaments Years of shoulder injury have led to ligament calcification. An MRI has been performed, and the injured area often causes pain. Besides medication and rehabilitation, are there more effective solutions? Is surgery a definitive solution?

Is rehabilitation necessary for thoracic scoliosis? I am 18 years old. Last summer, I was diagnosed with a 36-degree scoliosis in the thoracic spine (C-shaped curve to the right). I usually don't feel anything and don't have pain. The doctor said it doesn't need to...

Stiffness in the posterior neck? Since August or September of last year, I have been experiencing stiffness in my neck, making it difficult to turn my head from side to side. I visited a rehabilitation department at a major hospital, where I underwent X-rays and ultrasound of my ...

Right shoulder tightness and weakness in the entire right arm? Hello: Several years ago, I had a minor strain in my right shoulder, but I did not experience any discomfort until the end of last year when I developed severe pain in my right shoulder. Initially, it was just pain an...

Pelvic fracture Hello Dr. Pan, I would like to ask a question. I have a friend who suffered a severe injury while skiing at the age of 23/24. However, since he did not feel any abnormalities afterward, he neglected it. Now, nearly 40 years old, he has noticed that after walking f...

Discomfort in the shoulders, neck, and back? Dear Dr. Lai, I am currently writing a thesis and often need to use the computer for long periods. Recently, I experienced discomfort in my shoulders, neck, and back (muscle soreness), so I went to the hospital for an examination. The...

Experiencing pain while breathing after pitching? Hello Dr. Lai: I have been practicing throwing baseballs at a nearby school playground for five consecutive days (from November 16 to November 20), using both my left and right hands, throwing about 50 pitches each day. I didn...

Can I swim with frozen shoulder? Hello, Doctor! I have been undergoing rehabilitation for frozen shoulder at a large hospital for over four months, and there has been significant improvement compared to my initial condition. Aside from some limitations in raising my arm and bendi...

Frozen shoulder issue? Hello Dr. Chou, I have been suffering greatly from frozen shoulder, and I have resorted to seeking treatment from various places in desperation. I've tried rehabilitation, traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic care, and massages—anything that som...

Upper back pain lasting for 8 months? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing upper back pain for eight months. It all started when I began high school; I found the school chairs very uncomfortable. Being a sensitive person, I started to feel pain in my upper back the next day aft...

Old shoulder strain I am a baseball coach and I strained my right shoulder while demonstrating a pitch. However, after six months and multiple visits to traditional Chinese medicine clinics, I still haven't recovered. Can an ultrasound or MRI show if there is any damage to t...

Back pain Hello, I responded to the issue on December 19, but I may have had a problem with my URL and did not receive a reply. I only saw the response from December 20 today. I started experiencing these aches and pains after losing weight. If this is an issue related to interna...

Shoulder pain Dear Doctor: What simple and easy exercises can help relieve right shoulder pain in a short amount of time? Thank you!

Muscle pain Dear Doctor: I have muscle pain in my upper back, particularly near the shoulder close to the armpit and the scapula. I have applied a medicated patch, but the pain persists. What should I do? Thank you!