Traditional Chinese medicine, Rehabilitation FAQ

Discomfort after cervical traction? Hello Doctor, I am the person who asked question #208941. In my last inquiry, I mentioned that after cervical traction, I experienced numbness starting from the right occipital area, extending to the neck and temples, with a sensation of numbne...

Numbness in the head after cervical traction? The headache was diagnosed by traditional Chinese medicine as cervicogenic headache caused by poor posture (pain in the right occipital region and stiffness in the shoulders and neck). Three days ago, during the third cervical tractio...

Consultation regarding a series of discomforts caused by external forces? Hello, Director Lin. I am 17 years old and currently facing several issues: 1. Whenever I sit or stand for less than five to ten minutes, my spine becomes very stiff and painful. I experience soreness and...

Dysphagia I would like to inquire about an issue I have been experiencing since September of last year. After working out, I suddenly noticed a sensation of something being stuck while swallowing, which has gradually worsened over time. Currently, I am unable to engage in any phy...

High arches can cause calf pain? At the age of 25, I had an ankle sprain, and prior to that, I had no discomfort from my high arches. I was able to engage in various intense sports such as basketball, badminton, and rock climbing without any issues. However, after a right ankle s...

Ankle, ankle sprain, ankle issues? Hello, around the age of 13 or 14, I accidentally missed a step while going down the stairs and sprained my ankle. The outer side of my ankle swelled up immediately, and I was unable to walk or put weight on it. Later, I consulted a traditional ...

Swelling and pain in the bones, muscles, and tendons of the foot? I have had three X-rays taken, and there doesn't seem to be any obvious abnormalities (from what I can see). However, it has been nine weeks (of ongoing treatment for nine weeks), and my right foot's meta...

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...

Spinal degeneration, leg numbness, nerve compression? In March, after an orthopedic consultation and X-ray examination, it was determined that the lower back pain was due to degenerative changes in the lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Since then, there has been no improvement; after ...

Sharp pain on the right side behind the right knee? Hello Doctor, when I was in the third and fourth grade of elementary school, I strained four ligaments in my right knee. At that time, my family only took me to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for herbal treatmen...

Pain when turning the neck to the right + pain in the right occipital region? A month ago, I experienced pain when turning my neck. I have since sought treatment from a chiropractor, traditional Chinese medicine, and received muscle manipulation therapy, but there has been no imp...

Lumbar issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about an old injury in my lower back. It has improved a lot, but I still feel some discomfort when I get too tired. Applying heat helps a lot. Which specialty should I see for this? Is traditional Chinese medicine or Western medic...

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...

Pain in the right arm? Hello Doctor: I am an 8-week pregnant woman. For the past four days, I have been experiencing a pain similar to a stiff neck when I wake up, with soreness extending from my right arm to my shoulder and neck. I applied ice for relief, and the symptoms improv...

Ankle ligament injury Hello Doctor, I fell on December 21st, and the doctor told me it was a ligament injury without a tear, and that it would take about 4 to 6 weeks to heal. However, it has been a week, and my ankle is still swollen, making it difficult to stand on both feet. I...

Proliferative treatment and issues with anti-inflammatory medications? Hello, doctor. I previously injured my coccyx and have an old injury. I have an appointment with the rehabilitation department for PRP treatment. The educational article mentioned that I should temporarily avo...

Rehabilitation after a fracture? Hello Dr. Wang: I was in a car accident on July 11, which resulted in a coccygeal fracture, a compression fracture of the second lumbar vertebra, and scoliosis (the doctor did not specify the degree). I have been wearing a back brace for stabiliza...

Ankle sprain Hello, I would like to inquire. My child injured his ankle while playing basketball. We have consulted both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Although the bruising has subsided and the swelling has decreased significantly, it has been over 20 days an...

Shoulder, neck, back, and arm pain? Shoulder and neck pain radiating to the arms and scapula, despite undergoing traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, and tui na, as well as Western rehabilitation methods like heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ...

Persistent pain in the coccyx and fever? I had a left ankle fracture five years ago, and although I have recovered and can run and jump, I still hear a clicking sound when I walk. Two years ago, I fell and injured the same ankle, which bruised and took about six months to slowly ...