My 7-Year Headache and Neck Pain Journey Hi everyone. I want to share my personal experience dealing with a chronic issue that had been affecting my life for seven years: a problem with my neck that caused very severe headaches. Before I found the right help, I was constantly relying on pain relievers—taking Tramadol, Ibuprofen, […]
> View articleThis case highlights how a patient with persistent forefoot pain, described as “walking on a pebble,” was initially diagnosed with a plantar plate tear based on MRI. Careful clinical examination, however, revealed that the true source of pain was interdigital nerve entrapment — Morton’s neuroma. This report underscores the importance of correlating imaging findings with […]
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> View articleSteve, a plumber in Auckland, had suffered from headaches for three years. It wasn’t stabbing pain or migraine attacks. It felt like a thick towel was tightly wrapped around his head all day, making it hard to breathe. “I’m like an old ox pulling a broken cart—no choice in the matter. Parents to care for, […]
> View articleShe is a 46-year-old Kiwi woman. In October 2023, she twisted her left knee while crossing the street. The pain was severe, and she couldn’t walk. An MRI showed an ACL and meniscus tear. Based on that, doctors recommended arthroscopic knee surgery. She had the surgery in March 2024. The surgeon cleaned out “intra-articular debris,” […]
> View articlePatient Case Summary • Patient: 70-year-old Cambodian woman • Chief Complaint: Left hip and leg pain for 5–6 months • Symptoms: • Mild tightness and soreness in the lower back • Dull pain in the left thigh, hamstring, knee, and calf • Difficulty walking, especially during sit-to-stand transitions • Takes longer to lie down in […]
> View articleI feel a bit tired lately, so I haven’t had the energy to make videos after work. But I’ve reached 518 subscribers now, so I’ll keep going — just at a slower pace than before. After turning 60, I can really feel that I’m getting older. Here are some of my thoughts: Psoas major injuries […]
> View articleThis is a case I treated yesterday — a patient with one year of lateral knee pain. Ultrasound showed bursitis, but I suspected the pain wasn’t simply due to that. Further examination revealed: Dull sensation on the upper lateral calf; Tapping over the lateral groove of the popliteal fossa reproduced radiating pain to the upper […]
> View articleBasic Information: Age/Sex/Body Type: 70-year-old male, obese. Chief Complaint: Bilateral posterior thigh pain, more prominent on the left, mild on the right, persisting for over a year. Characteristics of Pain: Location: Posterior thighs, not extending to the popliteal fossa. Quality: Tight and painful. Aggravating Factors: Pain worsens after standing or walking approximately 100 meters. Relieving […]
> View articleMy Opinion The patient has burning pain in the heel that radiates to the lower leg, which suggests Baxter’s nerve entrapment. She also has tenderness at the point where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel, indicating plantar fasciitis. It appears that the plantar fasciitis led to inflammation, which in turn affected Baxter’s nerve. Therefore, […]
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