Traditional Chinese medicine, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

Ligament issues I would like to ask the doctor that on June 30, I accidentally fell off my motorcycle, causing my left wrist to be unable to rotate. On the same day, I first visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who applied ice. The next day, I received acupuncture ...

Suspected sprain of the left thumb? Hello, doctor. Recently, I suspected that I sprained my left thumb due to a car accident. At the time of the incident, I was unable to straighten my finger. I was later taken to the emergency room, where an X-ray was performed, and the doctor s...

Wrist issues I would like to ask the doctor: On June 30th, I accidentally fell off my motorcycle, causing my left wrist to be unable to rotate. That day, I first consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who applied ice. The next day, I received acupuncture and massag...

Medial side of the knee Hello Doctor, on March 16th, I suddenly stood up from a cross-legged position and heard a popping sound in my knee. At that moment, the pain was so severe that I couldn't straighten my leg and needed to use a cane for support. I went to the hospital f...

Trapezius muscle pain Hello Doctor: Four years ago, I visited a rehabilitation specialist due to neck stiffness. The doctor diagnosed me with fibrositis of the left and right trapezius muscles and I underwent physical therapy for about a year. However, there was only slight impro...

Discomfort in the neck? Hello Doctor, in March of this year, I experienced tingling and numbness in my left index finger and thumb (including the web space) and visited a rehabilitation clinic. An X-ray showed that there was compression at the C4-C5 vertebrae. Initially, I only r...

Pain from the lower back to the thigh? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing discomfort near my pelvis and left thigh due to exercise, often feeling a "catching" sensation in the bones that lasts for a long time. The main issue is pain when bending over, so I ...

Back pain issues? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing upper back pain for over eight years. During this time, I have visited traditional Chinese medicine clinics for herbal treatments and acupuncture, but the pain returns after the effects wear off. Initially, I had pain in my...

Five months post-surgery for a displaced femoral neck fracture in an elderly patient, there is weakness in the leg and a regression in recovery? Dear Dr. Wang, My father is 82 years old and weighs 40 kg. Aside from prostate issues, he does not have hypertension, diabetes, or hyp...

Muscle swelling and pain after exercise? Hello Doctor, last week after exercising (push-ups), I experienced muscle soreness. In the first few days, it was just typical post-exercise muscle soreness, but about five days later, I suddenly had swelling and tightness in both arms and...

My back hurts a lot? The physician would like to ask: I have pain in my back located on the left side, near the waist, slightly above that area, close to the spine. It hurts particularly when I lie down at night, to the point where I can't sleep, but sitting or standing does...

After ultrasound treatment for a sprain, there may be a tingling sensation? Hello, I sprained my foot near the fifth metatarsal while exercising after stepping on someone else's foot. The emergency physician indicated that there were no fractures. The next day, I went for ac...

After ultrasound treatment for a sprain, there may be a tingling sensation? Hello, I sustained a sprain near my fifth metatarsal while exercising when I stepped on someone else's foot. The emergency physician indicated that there were no fractures. The next day, I sought acu...

Unexplained cramping pain in the soles and toes? Hello, I would like to ask about the frequent, unexplained sharp pain in my left foot. It's a deep pain that is hard to pinpoint. Sometimes it affects my little toe, other times the outer side of my foot, and sometimes the sol...

Comprehensive issues? Hello, Doctor: I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome due to poor sleeping posture and sleeping on my stomach with both hands. I am currently undergoing rehabilitation. The outpatient physician mentioned that shaking my hands could help alleviate the numbne...

The patella is not fractured, but there is difficulty in running and jumping? Hello Doctor: I am a high school student. Two weeks ago, it was dark and raining, and a motorcyclist may not have noticed me when I was crossing the street, resulting in a collision that impacted the ri...

Pain in the trapezius muscle and cervical spine due to body vibrations? Hello Doctor: On August 3rd, while doing lateral shoulder raises during weight training, I suddenly felt a sensation as if a nerve had snapped in the back of my neck. I immediately experienced a blackout and ...

1. Sports injuries 2. Coccygeal issues Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask two questions. Q1: I sprained my ankle when I was in the first grade. At that time, I only used ice therapy and saw a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner once. During my second year of high school...

Pain in the left shoulder and the entire left arm? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and entire left arm for over a month. Initially, it was just pain in my left shoulder, but later the pain in my arm worsened, and I couldn't lift it or had any...

Osteoarthritis 1. About a year ago, I had difficulty squatting with my left foot, and I experienced pain, especially at night when I was trying to sleep. I initially sought treatment through acupuncture at a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for a period of time, which provided...