Neck, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Regarding the left leg, there is some numbness and a sensation of coldness? Hello Dr. Lu, due to my work, I have to operate a computer for long periods, and the position of the computer and desk has caused me to adopt a slightly left-leaning posture. To avoid confusion in my desc...

Unexplained inflammatory pain The mother is 80 years old and has no issues with daily activities (cooking every day, volunteering regularly, and occasionally hiking). However, she frequently experiences unexplained pain in different areas (previously in the shoulder, hip, knee, a...

Consultation of the Internal Classic The information circulating states: "The wisdom of our ancestors regarding the impact of emotions on the body: irritability resides in the uterus, stress accumulates in the shoulders and neck, depression is found in the breasts and betwee...

Consultation of the Internal Classic The information circulating states: "The wisdom of our ancestors regarding the impact of emotions on the body: Irritability resides in the uterus, stress is held in the shoulders and neck, depression is found in the breasts and between th...

Localized tenderness upon palpation of the head? Last week, I suddenly noticed that pressing a specific point behind my head, about three fingers' width behind my ear, causes pain. A light scrape on that area also elicits a sensation. After pressing, there is a pain that spr...

Scientific Chinese medicine for body conditioning? Hello, doctor. I have been taking scientifically formulated traditional Chinese medicine at a TCM clinic for three years without interruption, as I am currently experiencing menopause. The doctor mentioned that my symptoms are du...

Pain in the hand after acupuncture? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I went for acupuncture for my shoulder and neck pain. When the doctor was needling my "left shoulder and neck," I felt a jolt of electricity. After the treatment, I experienced pain along the outer edge of my...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello, doctor. Regarding my previous question, I have numbness in my fingers. I visited a doctor who only prescribed medication without any acupuncture or massage. A colleague suggested that I tell the doctor about my stiff neck and shoulders and request ...

Is it normal to experience soreness after acupuncture? Hello, I have been experiencing tinnitus and sleep disturbances in my right ear. This past Monday (June 6), I visited Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei for acupuncture treatment. The doctor performed acupuncture on my ne...

Right-sided neck pain? Last night, I took a half-hour nap at 9 PM. When I woke up, my neck felt fine, but after about an hour, I started to feel pain on the right side of my neck. The pain persists even when my head is still, and it becomes very painful when I tilt my head up or ...

Cervical spine issues - kyphosis and scoliosis? Hello, Doctor. I have issues with cervical lordosis and scoliosis, which cause me to feel nauseous, dizzy, and experience shoulder and neck pain. I am currently receiving acupuncture treatment and using a pulsed electrical stimulati...

Consultation for Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation Hello, doctor. I have recently been diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction, experiencing symptoms such as weakness, anxiety, restlessness, and significant stiffness and tension in my neck, which sometimes extend...

It has been two days since the acupuncture treatment, and I still feel soreness and pain? On Tuesday (3/30), I received acupuncture from a licensed Western medicine practitioner due to knee issues. It has been two days since the treatment, and the acupuncture points on my arm and...

Can allergic rhinitis trigger asthma? Hello. I would like to ask about my condition. I have allergic rhinitis, which started when I was 15 or 16 years old, and I am now 22. I have never had asthma, but I often sneeze. A few months ago, I managed to control my allergic rhinitis wi...

Skin allergy Hello, Dr. Chuang! Earlier, I occasionally had allergic rashes around my mouth, but I didn't think much of it as it would flare up infrequently. However, I didn't see a doctor... As a result, over the past year, it started with itching on the tip of my nose...

Phlegm-dampness issue 1. Occasionally, I experience a pinching pain around the right chest area, specifically at the acupoints of Yingtian and Tianxi, as well as at the midpoint of the straight line between Yingtian and Zhongfu. The pain seems to be located in the muscle layer. T...

I have been frequently catching colds over the past year? Hello Doctor: Over the past year, I have been experiencing monthly episodes of colds, including symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, hoarseness, post-nasal drip, and coughing. I feel that my immune system has weakened...

I would like to inquire about information related to dizziness. Thank you, doctor? About two years ago (if I remember the timing correctly), I experienced dizziness where everything seemed to spin. I went to the Veterans General Hospital to see a doctor, who performed the Epley m...

Postoperative care for thyroid cysts using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Hello, Director Hou: I have a unilateral thyroid cyst in my neck, which is a hemorrhagic cyst. Blood tests show normal thyroid function, and an ultrasound revealed that the cyst is larger than 5 cm, co...

Dizziness for one year? I consulted a doctor about my condition. I don't feel dizzy when lying down, but I experience dizziness when walking. I feel particularly dizzy when standing still; it's not vertigo or fainting, but rather a sense of imbalance, a feeling of press...