Sit-ups, Rehabilitation FAQ

Can a person who has had hernia surgery perform sit-ups and similar exercises? Hello, Director Lin. I underwent left inguinal hernia surgery once in 2020 and once in 2021. The first surgery was traditional, and the second was with a mesh implant. The doctor mentioned that my abdo...

Rehabilitation issues related to herniated discs? Hello Doctor, my current condition involves herniation of the L4, L5, and S1 intervertebral discs. I experience tingling and pain in the soles of both feet, with the left foot being more severe, and there is also numbness in the d...

Issues with the sacral vertebrae after a car accident? In late December of last year, I was involved in a car accident and sustained a mild spinal contusion. X-rays at that time showed no abnormalities, so I used ice and heat therapy to reduce pressure during recovery. A month la...

Groin strain Doctor, I completed a fitness assessment last week (which included a 1600-meter run, sit-ups, seated forward bends, and standing long jumps), and since then, I've been experiencing pain in my groin and inguinal area. Could this be a strain? How can I alleviate t...

Prolonged sitting can lead to buttock pain? Hello, doctor. I have discomfort in both of my buttocks, including the thighs (where they contact the chair, mattress, and floor), especially on hard surfaces like the floor and chairs. I feel pain in the bones of my buttocks, and my co...

Sit-up Hello, doctor: I can do a maximum of no more than 15 sit-ups in one minute, and my seated forward bend is about 33 centimeters. I have been struggling to break through the limit of only a few sit-ups, no matter how hard I try. For other exercises like planks and core muscl...

Spine - the fifth lumbar vertebra is misaligned, and the pelvis is also misaligned? Due to lifting heavy objects and repeatedly getting up from a supine position, I am experiencing lower back pain, making it difficult to sit or stand for extended periods. An X-ray revealed that m...

Muscle training and related issues? Hello, Doctor: I am 161 cm tall and weigh 70 kg. I am not very tall but slightly overweight, and I have small bones and a small frame. I would like to ask how I can become stronger by doing exercises like lifting dumbbells or using a hand grip....

After experiencing a neck muscle strain from doing sit-ups, there is a sensation of a foreign body when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Eight months ago, I severely strained my neck due to doing sit-ups too quickly and forcefully. Since then, I have experienced a significant fo...

Sit-up Hello, doctor! I'm only 21 years old, but I can't do a single sit-up, even with a friend holding my feet down. What could be the problem? How can I strengthen myself? Thank you!

Scoliosis Doctor, does scoliosis cause one shoulder to be higher than the other? Can doing sit-ups improve this condition? Thank you!

Sit-up Hello, Director Chen! In the past, during physical education classes, teachers required that the knees remain straight during sit-ups. Now, the fitness tests allow for bending the knees. Has the standard changed over time? Which method is correct? Thank you!

Can I do sit-ups if I have back pain? My mother is 58 years old and had a car accident in February of this year. She was hospitalized for two weeks and has been experiencing lower back pain since then. Although she has been returning for regular follow-ups, the results have not b...

Lumbosacral spondylolisthesis of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae? Hello, Doctor! For the past two to three months, I have been experiencing some discomfort in the lower part of my back, particularly when I bend over for a prolonged period. Sometimes, I feel a bit of pain in...

Treatment issues for pediatric torticollis? Dear Director Hsu, My child is 5 years and 9 months old and was diagnosed with torticollis (tilting to the left) at 5 months of age. We have consulted with rehabilitation specialists who performed a muscle ultrasound and found no fibro...