Lower back, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Numbness in the limbs after acupuncture? Hello, today I went to the hospital for acupuncture due to sciatica. The doctor inserted needles in my painful leg, as well as my lower back and upper back. However, now I feel numbness in my other three limbs. Is this normal? Can it heal ...

Experiencing soreness on both sides of the lower back while sleeping? I have a habit of sleeping on my side, but whenever I lie on my right side, the upper left side of my lower back becomes sore. When I lie on my left side, the upper right side of my lower back becomes sore inst...

What causes lower back pain? Recently, whenever I finish studying at my desk and lie down on my bed, I start to experience sharp pain around my lower back, even though my sitting posture is correct. What could be the reason for this?

Regarding pain in the occipital region? Dear Dr. He, I would like to inquire about the area approximately two centimeters above the "Wangu" (完骨) and "Fengchi" (風池) acupoints on the left posterior side of the head, as well as the region between the "Ge Gu...

Medication Inquiry~ Weight has inexplicably dropped from 70 kg to 48 kg within six months (not due to intentional weight loss!). Severe pain and weakness in the right leg, foot, and lower back, along with frequent urination. At the same time, severe pain started in the right uppe...

Numbness in the hands and soles of the feet, along with sciatica? Hello, Dr. Chang. A month ago, I started experiencing symptoms similar to sciatica, and it has persisted until now. I have visited a few traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, but none of them could definitive...

Lower back pain issues? Hello, doctor. When I press on the left lower back area near the waist, it causes some pain in the left side of my waist. There are two painful spots (the area where I press and the area next to the left waist). Could this be a kidney issue or a muscle pro...

Tear trough issues? Hello Doctor, 1. I have had dark circles under my eyes since kindergarten, and I often experience nasal congestion. However, it’s strange that after visiting several ENT specialists, including at National Taiwan University Hospital where I underwent allergy t...

Chronic illness can lead to muscle stiffness, resembling dried meat? Hello Doctor, the patient has had muscle stiffness from the neck, back to the lower back, and upper arm for a long time. They have consulted a traditional Chinese medicine doctor who mentioned that the muscles f...

Height growth issues Hello, doctor. I am currently a high school sophomore, and my height is under 165 cm. I would like to ask if I still have a chance to grow taller. I have been playing basketball since I was young, spending almost 1-2 hours playing every day, and I usually go ...

Strange pain lasting for a year? (I suspect the following issues are related to my severe constipation.) I used to exercise regularly, but I always did it before bed, especially doing sit-ups. One time, I had a slight misalignment in my posture, and at that moment, I felt only a ...

Threatened miscarriage issues? Hello, doctor! My wife is 38 years old and currently in her tenth week of pregnancy, classified as a geriatric pregnancy. She had a miscarriage during her first pregnancy last year, underwent unsuccessful artificial insemination this year, and final...

Atypical plantar paresthesia. What should I do...? Hello, Doctor He. I used to stand for long periods and jog, but about two and a half weeks ago, I started experiencing a sharp pain at the back edge of my heel, along with some mild warmth. After the onset, I visited a nearby reh...

Lumbar spine injury grade 3? During my first visit to a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic, I had cupping done on my lower back, and the marks were deep purple. A few days ago, I went to a different integrated Chinese medicine clinic for the same issue, and this time the ...

Lumbar spine injury type 2? I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing. Previously, I felt pain in my lower back when riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, but I didn't pay much attention to it. In September, I started to experience lumbar pain at wor...

Lower back pain can occur in a 13-year-old? Why am I experiencing lower back pain at just 13 years old? Recently, my back pain has worsened during my menstrual period (I sometimes do heavy work).

About the lower back? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my mother's recent experience of lower back pain that extends to her spinal area. Should this be treated? She works in a job where she stands all day selling food, and when she gets home, she lies down but still f...

Sciatic nerve Hello doctor, recently my mother has been frequently complaining about lower back pain. When she lies down, she feels numbness and soreness that radiates from her hips to her spine. I would like to know if this requires treatment. She works in the food service indus...

Menstrual Period - Si Wu Tang Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is about 26-28 days, lasting for five days, but on the second and third days, I experience blood clots. On the second day, I also feel heaviness in my lower abdomen, soreness in my lower back, and headaches. It seems...

Diabetes mellitus Hello Dr. Lin, 1. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, what is the underlying issue with diabetes? 2. The doctor mentioned that both medication and insulin injections are options; which one causes the least harm to the liver and kidneys?