Spine, Rehabilitation FAQ

Managing Chronic Pain: Seeking Solutions for Two Years of Discomfort

I have been experiencing daily pain for two years? Hello Dr. Wang, Here are my medical records. Due to the pain, I am unable to work and currently attend rehabilitation at Yonghe Gengxin Hospital daily. I am undergoing treatment for proliferation, manual therapy, and neck tract...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
This platform provides medical consultations but cannot refer specific individuals. Based on the medical history provided, all relevant specialties related to the symptoms have been consulted, and necessary examinations have been conducted. Specialists from neurology, rheumatolog...

Can You Stretch Your Back and Neck at the Same Time?

Can you stretch your lower back and neck at the same time? Hello, Doctor: Due to X-ray exposure, the intervertebral disc spaces in my lumbar and cervical spine are somewhat narrowed in certain areas. Therefore, the rehabilitation physician advised me to undergo physical therapy, ...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Treatment methods are not universally applicable or inapplicable, as each patient's condition is different. The appropriate treatment should be determined by the attending physician based on the actual clinical evaluation.

Understanding Neck Pain and Other Symptoms After Exercise: When to Seek Help

Neck pain after exercise, left side neck strain, persistent ear pressure, temporary vision loss, and pain in the back of the head? I have been trying to lose weight by doing strength training and aerobic exercises for about an hour each day. After two or three days, I started exp...

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
It is recommended to promptly visit a neurologist to examine the condition of the intracranial blood vessels.

Understanding Spinal Traction: Is Your Back Feeling 'Clicking' Sensations Normal?

Lumbar issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about lumbar traction. Although I don't feel any discomfort, I experience a sensation in my spine that feels like a stretching and returning motion (there is no actual sound) as the machine operates. Is this considered abnorma...

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
You can confirm with the prescribing physician whether there is an issue of lumbar spondylolisthesis or lumbar instability.

Understanding Back Pain: The Impact of Mattress Choice on Spinal Health

Lying on a wooden board with a mattress for five minutes results in lower back pain and discomfort, indicating potential lumbar spine issues? Hello Doctor, I work in a street vending business and often have to lift heavy objects, which has caused some strain on my back and knees....

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
Both overly soft and overly firm mattresses can lead to inadequate support for the lower back, resulting in muscle tension. It is recommended to use a suitable mattress.

Daily Rehabilitation for Seniors: Is It Safe and Necessary?

Rehabilitation issues I would like to ask if my father, given his age, can continue to go to rehabilitation every day. The lumbar traction sessions were on August 30 and 31, 2021; September 2, 6, 7, and 13. (Cervical and lumbar traction from September 14-17, September 20, 23-24, ...

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
Traction may lead to an exacerbation of the patient's symptoms, which can occur during or after the procedure, resulting in increased pain or neurological symptoms. However, based on the information provided, it seems that such situations have not arisen. The relative comfor...

Can Prolotherapy Injections Heal Lumbar Disc Slippage? A Rehab Perspective

Prolotherapy injections and rehabilitation? Hello Doctor, I had a car accident in May and suffered an ankle fracture. By the end of June, the bone had healed, but in July, I noticed tightness and pain in my right thigh and calf, which progressed to numbness. After an MRI in July,...

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
The details of the treatment cannot be commented on as it is not my diagnosis; it is necessary to consult the treating physician directly to understand the treatment's effectiveness and indications.

Understanding Cervical Spine Issues: Displacement or Bone Spurs?

Cervical spine issues may involve either a displacement or bone spurs? Hello Doctor, I need your help. Last month, I felt numbness in the back of my neck, so I went to a large hospital for an X-ray examination. The doctor informed me that I have significant displacement in my cer...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Taiwan's e-Hospital is an online consultation platform and cannot perform diagnoses or other medical procedures. A proper assessment of discomfort symptoms requires an in-person examination. Symptoms can often be alleviated through medication or rehabilitation therapy. Gener...

Understanding Shoulder Noises: Possible Causes and Solutions for Stability Issues

Shoulder sounds Hello Dr. Wang: I have a clicking sound in my right shoulder during lateral raises at the acromion, and there is also a sound when my scapula retracts, although it doesn't hurt at the moment. After a while, I do feel discomfort on the inner side of the scapul...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders can lead to related symptoms, but a proper assessment requires an in-person examination and evaluation. Online consultations cannot replace an actual visit. Please consult an orthopedic or rehabilitation specialist for an accurate diagn...

Why Does My 6-Month-Old Baby's Head Tilt to the Left?

A six-month-old baby frequently tilts their head to the left side? Hello, Doctor! Since my baby was born, she tends to tilt her head to the left while lying down, with her face facing right. The doctor examined her and said there was no torticollis, just a matter of head shape, s...

Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Two physicians diagnosed that there is no torticollis, possibly because the clinical examination of the neck muscles showed no significant lumps or stiffness. However, you observed that the head tilts to the left and there is asymmetry in the eyes and nostrils (perhaps there is a...

Understanding Severe Lower Back Pain During Coughing and Sneezing

Lower back issues? Hello doctor: May I ask what could be the reason for severe pain in the lower back when coughing or sneezing forcefully?

Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Coughing and sneezing can cause the muscles in the lower back to contract, which increases pressure on the lumbar spine. This can lead to injuries or inflammation of the back muscles, or conditions such as lumbar disc herniation, which may result in severe pain. If symptoms do no...

Understanding Toe Weakness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Inability to flex a single toe? Hello Dr. Lee, On May 28, I applied hydrocortisone ointment and mupirocin ointment to the left fourth distal phalanx, which resulted in adverse drug reactions causing the toe to be unable to bend, weakness, and soreness when forced to bend. The le...

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
This situation cannot be fully diagnosed or advised based solely on online text descriptions. It is recommended to continue follow-up treatment with a neurologist or rehabilitation specialist, and consider undergoing nerve conduction studies and electromyography at a hospital.

Understanding Cervical Traction Risks for Hypertensive Patients

Hypertension and Cervical Traction Hello Dr. Lee: Recently, a family member has been experiencing cervical spine issues, and we are considering cervical traction. However, I came across some contraindications for cervical traction, such as the need for evaluation in individuals...

Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello, regarding cervical spine issues, whether cervical traction can be performed depends on the specific situation. If the cervical spine is unstable or there is acute inflammation, traction should not be done. However, having high blood pressure is not necessarily a contraindi...

Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Could my symptoms be caused by a herniated lumbar disc compressing the nerve root? Hello Dr. Yin, I may have experienced a lumbar disc herniation last year, and I have some questions regarding the treatment process. I would appreciate your guidance: In 2013, I suddenly experienc...

Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Q1: Posture can indeed alter nerve compression conditions. Based on the distribution of dermatomes, pain in the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus may still be caused by compression of the fourth nerve root. Q2: Your treatment history has demonstrated that lumbar traction is inef...

Understanding Fibromyalgia: Is My Pain Really Fibromyalgia?

Questions regarding a diagnosis of fibromyalgia? Hello, Doctor. Let me describe my condition: I am deeply troubled by long-term pain in the lower right side of my body and the left shoulder and neck. Sometimes the condition improves, and I feel no pain, but it comes and goes. 1...

Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed by excluding other possible causes. Your symptoms could certainly be related to issues with the cervical and lumbar spine. It is recommended that you seek further evaluation, including physical examination and X-rays, to rule out any problems with the ce...

Can I Use Neck Traction After Cervical Disc Surgery?

Cervical disc surgery has been performed? I had surgery on my cervical spine at the C5-C6 level, where an artificial disc was implanted. Now, I am experiencing compression at the C4-C5 level. Can I undergo cervical traction? Thank you.

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
The suitability of traction depends on the type of surgery and the assessment of cervical stability.

Persistent Hip and Lower Back Pain After Deadlifting: Seeking Solutions

For a month now, I have been experiencing deep pain in my hip upon waking up, and when I get up, I feel a tingling pain from my lower back down to my buttocks and thighs? I have already seen a rehabilitation specialist and an orthopedic doctor, but I still have some issues. It st...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Muscle soft tissues and nerve lesions related to the lower back, pelvis, and hip joints can lead to the described symptoms. A proper assessment of the actual situation requires an in-person examination, as online consultations cannot replace a physical visit. Please consult a neu...

Deadlift Injury: Understanding Back Pain and Recovery Tips

Deadlift. Lower back pain, seeking consultation, but have some questions? On January 28th, I went to the gym to perform deadlifts. I usually lift 100 kg, but on that day, my form was unstable for a moment, and I seemed to have strained something. The rehabilitation department was...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Based on the description, it is possible that there is a muscle strain, but it may also be accompanied by conditions such as nerve compression. If there is lower back pain, medication and rehabilitation therapy may be administered, along with rest and the use of supportive device...

Understanding Shoulder and Neck Pain: Insights on Chiropractic Adjustments

Experiencing shoulder and neck pain and receiving back manipulation during medical treatment? Due to shoulder and neck pain, I visited a rehabilitation specialist and had an X-ray of my cervical spine. The doctor said there were no major issues, only that the C5 and C6 vertebrae ...

Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
This is likely a normal phenomenon; however, it is important to monitor for any subsequent reduction or loss of sensation in the limbs and trunk, or any decrease in limb strength.

Why Do My Legs Hurt When Climbing Stairs? Possible Causes and Solutions

Climbing stairs can cause soreness in both legs? Hello, Director Wang! I have a troubling question to ask: I have a daily exercise routine that includes hiking, jogging, cycling, and climbing mountains. However, for the past two to three months, I have been experiencing soreness ...

Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Based on the described symptoms of lower limb inability to bear heavier loads resulting in soreness, it may be related to the lumbar spine or the musculoskeletal system of the lower extremities. A proper assessment can only be made through an in-person examination, and online con...

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