Shoulder, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

Left arm pain? Hello, Doctor: At the beginning of the year, I woke up one day with pain in my left arm. I usually sleep on my side (but I do switch sides), so I thought it was due to pressure from sleeping and didn't pay much attention to it. Later, I found that I couldn...

Neck and shoulder pain for several months? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right shoulder that prevents me from raising my arm. I visited a rehabilitation clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as a rotator cuff strain. After rehabilitation, my condition improved, ...

Shoulder joint pain while running? Hello, Director: I run about 4 to 5 times a week in the mornings, covering approximately 15 kilometers each time, and sometimes I participate in full marathon races. Over the past one to two years, I often experience soreness in my left shoulder...

Shoulder and arm pain? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing pain in both shoulders, neck, and arms for the past two years. After X-rays at an orthopedic and rehabilitation clinic, it was determined that I have a straight cervical spine and slightly reduced intervertebral disc ...

Neck pain and headache? Hello, I previously consulted with a rehabilitation specialist who mentioned that I have a condition known as "turtle neck." Recently, due to prolonged computer use without adequate breaks, I have developed symptoms including right shoulder pain,...

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello Dr. Lin, my current symptoms include soreness in the upper back and stiffness and pain in the shoulders and neck that extend to the upper arms. These symptoms only occur when I am standing; they do not appear when I am lying down. I am currently unde...

The interval between systemic corticosteroid injections? How long should I wait between systemic steroid injections (not topical)? Is a dosage of Mepron 40ml/vial considered a high dose? Currently, I have injections scheduled for this Thursday, next Wednesday, and next Friday. Is...

Numbness and pain in the fingers? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing numbness in my fingers and shoulder pain. I've been undergoing rehabilitation for two weeks, but I haven't felt any improvement. I recently had an MRI done at the neurology department...

There is a feeling of pressure at the location of the Tian Tu (Ren 22) acupoint on the neck? Hello, Director Wang. Last year, I suddenly felt some difficulty in breathing and noticed a sensation at the Tian Tu acupoint, as if something was pressing against it. Over the past three...

Bone spurs on the shoulder? Hello Doctor, last year I experienced shoulder pain and later had an X-ray that revealed bone spurs. Now, whenever I lift heavy objects, my entire arm becomes sore, numb, and weak. An orthopedic surgeon previously suggested surgery to remove the bone s...

Upper back pain issues? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing upper back pain for almost two weeks. I have applied topical analgesics and taken muscle relaxants, but there has been no improvement. I wonder if this is related to the fact that I was bedridden for an extended peri...

Developed trapezius muscle? Hello, I would like to ask about my habit of involuntarily shrugging my shoulders, which is quite noticeable despite my regular workout routine. I have been focusing on strength training, particularly targeting the middle and lower trapezius and serrat...

Questions related to abnormal sounds? If the shoulder muscles have atrophied and you attempt some rehabilitation exercises, resulting in occasional clicking sounds at the junction of the shoulder and neck at night without any other discomfort, is it still safe to continue exercis...

Shoulder and neck pain accompanied by dizziness and nausea? Hello doctor, two days ago in the evening, I did some stretching exercises at home. A few hours later, I started to feel pain in a straight line from the back of my neck to the area just below my shoulder blades. Turning...

Waking up with pain in the cervical spine, shoulders, and collarbone? Hello: I work in the IT industry and spend long hours using a computer. I have been troubled by shoulder and neck pain for several months. Initially, the main issue was stiffness and tightness in the left trape...

Left-sided upper back pain? Hello doctor, two days ago I woke up with sudden pain in my left shoulder, which extended to the back of my left side. After resting in bed for about five minutes, the pain lessened, but I noticed that certain movements, like hiccuping and yawning (whi...

Right shoulder pain that prevents sleep? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing discomfort in my right shoulder for the past six months, starting two days before my menstrual period. The pain ranges from a strained sensation to severe cramping, and it worsens at night. Even the s...

Trapezius muscle neck and shoulder pain? I recently started working part-time delivering food on a motorcycle for 2-4 hours at a time. A few days ago, I began experiencing soreness in my trapezius muscle (similar to post-exercise muscle soreness). I initially thought it would imp...

Rotator cuff tear Hello, Dr. Yin. My mother has a rotator cuff tear in her shoulder. She has seen two doctors at two different hospitals, and both performed ultrasounds. They mentioned that the tear is quite large and there is some fluid accumulation. One doctor suggested startin...

Postoperative Issues After Rib Surgery Hello, doctor. I had surgery to place a stent in my left chest rib, and it has been a year since the operation on June 30 of last year. After the surgery, I did not undergo any rehabilitation and have not been active with my arm. However, af...