Understanding Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Tips
Trigger point Your friend's fingers make a cracking sound, which is often referred to as "crepitus." When he visited a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, he was told it is due to "trigger finger." Trigger finger occurs when the tendons in the fingers be...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
*Not sure where this popping sound is coming from? If it's from the joints, it's commonly the sound of tendons or cartilage rubbing against each other, rather than trigger finger. If it is trigger finger, it typically gets stuck when bending or straightening the finger,...[Read More] Understanding Trigger Finger: Causes, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes and Recovery After Injury
Dull pain I previously injured my wrist, and although my fingers seemed to have healed, I occasionally feel soreness in my hand, lack of strength, and intermittent sharp pain. Why is this happening? Is it common for previous injuries to cause these symptoms? Thank you.
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
This is a common issue, especially when there are changes in weather or increased physical activity, where symptoms become more pronounced. Traditional Western medicine either completely denies it (believing it to be a psychological effect of the patient, thinking that if they fe...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes and Recovery After Injury
Effective Treatments for Neck and Shoulder Pain in Teachers
Shoulder and neck pain? Hello Dr. Pan, I am a children's art teacher. While guiding children in drawing, I often need to bend down and speak with them. Over the past month, I have noticed significant soreness in my shoulders and neck, and I feel discomfort when looking up or...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Hello: You are still young and have not sustained any injuries. The main reasons for your discomfort are likely poor posture over time and stress, which we often underestimate in terms of its impact. When addressing the issue, we can differentiate between treating the root cause ...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Neck and Shoulder Pain in Teachers
Understanding Right Shoulder and Hand Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain and discomfort in the right shoulder and hand? Hello: My husband has been experiencing soreness in his right shoulder and back (in a specific muscle) as well as his right wrist, accompanied by swelling. This has persisted for about two weeks. He has visited a traditional Chi...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
To conduct a test, have your husband tilt his head to the right and look up. Check if there are any pain points in the cervical spine, and if there is pain radiating down to the right arm. If so, there is a significant chance of nerve compression. Additionally, muscle (tendon) is...[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder and Hand Pain: Causes and Treatment Options