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Spine and Joint Conditions We Treat in Uijeongbu, Korea

Find your condition, its symptoms and the non-surgical options available.

In short: Yonsei Leaders diagnoses and treats 36 spine, joint, nerve and muscle conditions in Uijeongbu, Korea, from neck and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis and sciatica to frozen shoulder, knee arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis.

Neck Pain

• Neck Disc HerniationWhen a cervical disc bulges or ruptures and presses on a nerve, causing neck pain that spreads into the…
• Text NeckNeck, shoulder and upper-back pain from spending long hours with the head pushed forward over phones and…
• Neck Pain and StiffnessCommon neck pain from muscle strain, joint irritation or sleeping awkwardly, which usually responds well to…
• Cervical RadiculopathyA pinched nerve root in the neck causing sharp arm pain, numbness or weakness along a specific nerve path.
• Whiplash InjuryNeck sprain from a sudden back-and-forth movement, most often in car accidents, which can cause delayed pain…

Lower Back Pain

• Lumbar Disc HerniationA bulging or ruptured disc in the lower back pressing on a nerve, causing back pain and sciatica down the leg.
• Spinal StenosisNarrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes nerves, typically causing leg pain, heaviness or numbness when…
• SpondylolisthesisOne vertebra slipping forward over the one below, causing back pain and sometimes nerve compression in the…
• SciaticaPain radiating from the lower back or buttock down the back of the leg, caused by irritation of the sciatic…
• Facet Joint SyndromeBack or neck pain from arthritic or irritated small joints at the back of the spine, often worse on leaning…
• Acute Low Back StrainSudden low back pain after lifting, twisting or sports, usually from strained muscles and ligaments.
• Chronic Lower Back PainBack pain lasting more than three months, usually from a combination of joint, disc and muscle factors that…
• Persistent Pain After Spine SurgeryOngoing back or leg pain after spine surgery, often due to scar tissue (adhesions) around nerves, which may…

Shoulder Pain

• Frozen ShoulderPainful stiffening of the shoulder joint capsule, most common between 40 and 60, which limits reaching…
• Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and TearDamage to the shoulder's stabilising tendons causing pain and weakness lifting the arm, especially overhead.
• Calcific Tendinitis of the ShoulderCalcium deposits in the shoulder tendons causing sudden, severe shoulder pain, often treated effectively…
• Shoulder Impingement SyndromePinching of the rotator cuff tendon and bursa under the shoulder blade's bony roof when raising the arm.

Elbow Pain

• Tennis ElbowPain on the outside of the elbow from overused forearm tendons, common in office workers, cooks and parents…
• Golfer's ElbowPain on the inside of the elbow from overuse of the tendons that bend the wrist and fingers.

Wrist and Hand Pain

• Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCompression of the median nerve at the wrist causing numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle…
• De Quervain's TenosynovitisPainful inflammation of thumb tendons at the wrist, common in new parents and heavy smartphone users.
• Trigger FingerA finger that catches, locks or clicks when bending, caused by a thickened tendon sheath.

Hip Pain

• Hip Joint Pain and OsteoarthritisGroin, buttock or outer hip pain from wear of the hip joint or surrounding tissues, which limits walking and…
• Outer Hip PainPain on the outer side of the hip from irritated gluteal tendons and bursa, often worse lying on that side.
• Piriformis SyndromeButtock pain and sciatica-like symptoms from a tight piriformis muscle irritating the sciatic nerve.

Knee Pain

• Knee OsteoarthritisWear of the knee cartilage causing pain, stiffness and swelling, especially on stairs and after walking.
• Meniscus TearA tear in the knee's shock-absorbing cartilage causing pain, swelling and catching, from twisting injuries…
• Patellofemoral PainPain around or behind the kneecap with stairs, squatting and sitting, common in runners and young adults.
• Pes Anserine BursitisPain on the inner side of the knee below the joint, common in women and people with knee arthritis.

Foot and Ankle Pain

• Plantar FasciitisSharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, caused by overload of the thick band under the foot.
• Achilles TendinopathyPain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel, common in runners and hikers.
• Ankle SprainStretching or tearing of ankle ligaments after rolling the ankle, with swelling and bruising.

Head, Jaw and Whole-Body Pain

• Tension-Type and Neck-Related HeadacheBand-like headaches linked to tight neck and shoulder muscles, posture and stress.
• Jaw Joint PainPain, clicking or limited opening of the jaw joint, often linked to clenching, grinding and stress.
• Myofascial Pain SyndromeChronic muscle pain with trigger points that refer pain elsewhere, common in the neck, shoulders and lower…
• Fibromyalgia and Widespread Chronic PainWidespread body pain with fatigue and poor sleep, managed with a combined medical, exercise and stress-care…

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