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We explain conditions of the lower back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee based on symptoms and function.

Disease InformationIf you have hurt your lower back, could it be a lumbar sprain?

Sudden lower back pain may be a sprain, but leg symptoms and warning signs must also be checked.

Disease InformationWhy does my lower back still hurt when tests show no clear cause?

Non-specific lower back pain is evaluated together with movement, muscle function, and lifestyle patterns.

Disease InformationLumbar disc herniation is not diagnosed based on MRI alone.

Disc findings must be interpreted in conjunction with symptoms, neurological examination, and functional limitations.

Disease InformationIf your legs hurt when walking but feel better when sitting, could it be spinal stenosis?

Pain in the leg while walking that improves upon sitting may indicate a need for evaluation of stenosis.

Disease InformationSciatica radiating from the lower back down to the leg: how can it be distinguished?

Sciatica is assessed by examining the pain pathway, sensory changes, muscle weakness, and provoking positions.

Disease InformationCan a cervical disc herniation be diagnosed based solely on MRI findings?

Cervical disc disorders should be assessed using imaging findings together with the distribution of numbness, changes in strength and sensation, and functional limitations.

Disease InformationHow is rotator cuff tendinopathy different from frozen shoulder?

Rotator cuff tendinopathy is characterized by a painful arc and reduced strength, while frozen shoulder is characterized by overall joint stiffness; they should be approached distinctly.

Disease InformationHow is the treatment approach for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) determined?

Lateral epicondylitis is a condition where activity modification and stepwise treatment are considered together after confirming repetitive movements and tendon status.

Disease InformationHow is carpal tunnel syndrome distinguished from hand numbness?

Carpal tunnel syndrome must be distinguished from other nerve disorders by simultaneously assessing the distribution of paresthesia, nocturnal symptoms, and changes in hand muscle strength.

Disease InformationDoes knee osteoarthritis occur in everyone as they age?

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that must be evaluated together with imaging findings and symptoms such as pain, swelling, and actual walking/stair-climbing function.

Disease InformationForward Head Posture and Straight Neck: What Should You Check When Neck and Shoulders Are Stiff?

When forward head posture is accompanied by neck and shoulder pain and headaches, we evaluate movement and neurological symptoms rather than concluding from posture alone.

Disease InformationAdhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): When the Shoulder Stiffens and the Arm Cannot Be Raised

Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is a condition where the joint capsule surrounding the shoulder thickens and stiffens, causing pain and movement restriction, managed by stage and distinguished from other shoulder conditions.

Disease InformationNeck and Back Pain and Aftereffects After a Traffic Accident: When and How to Check

Because pain can appear late following a car accident, red flags are checked first, and neck and lower back pain, headaches, and sleep changes are evaluated together to establish a care plan.

Disease InformationIf You Were Told Your Pelvis Is Misaligned: How Pelvic and Body Imbalances Are Evaluated

Rather than concluding pelvic and body asymmetry from external appearance alone, this guide explains criteria for evaluating lower back, pelvic, and hip joint movement alongside pain.

Disease InformationPostpartum Lower Back and Pelvic Pain: What to Check and How to Manage After Childbirth

Examines lower back and pelvic pain caused by pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare postures alongside warning signs, planning care and exercise to match recovery stages and breastfeeding status.

Disease InformationScoliosis: What Should You Check When the Back Appears Curved to One Side?

Scoliosis is a condition where the extent of curvature must be confirmed via X-ray, managed in collaboration with other specialties through observation, bracing, or surgery based on growth potential and angle.

Disease InformationHeadache, Tinnitus, and Dizziness Present Together: What Should You Check First?

Because headaches, ringing in the ears, and dizziness have diverse causes, emergency red flags and ear and neurological disorders are evaluated first, while neck and jaw tension, sleep, and stress are examined together.

The disease name is interpreted along with the current symptoms.

Even with the same diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis, pain pathways, muscle strength and sensation, gait, and daily functioning may differ. Treatment should not be determined based solely on the structures shown in the image; the current examination findings and clinical course must also be considered.

Conditions from the lower back to the neck, shoulder, and knee

Alongside lower back conditions such as lumbar sprain, disc disorders, spinal stenosis, and sciatica, we explain neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee conditions from the patient's perspective. If you cannot find a condition, start with the body-part guides to check symptoms and warning signs.

Do not self-diagnose your condition.

One symptom may appear in multiple conditions. Online information should be used for preparation for the consultation; accurate judgment is made through history taking and physical/neurological examinations, and imaging studies when necessary.

Start by Checking Your Most Discomforting Symptoms.

Rather than jumping to conclusions with a self-diagnosis, review red flags, range of motion, and functional changes step by step.

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