Dr. Tarek Gherbal
Physical Therapist
After squating with 110kgs without a belt i felt heaviness in the area next my right testicle. i can do situps and lift my feet without any pain. My testicles are always full could this be hernia??
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- It can be a hernia, Varicocele or even testicular torsion. I recommend you consult with a Urologist before lifting heavy again. Note: It has nothing to do with the belt; in other words, the ... Read More
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I was swimming, and i felt tired on my left side ), it was a muscle spasm. 10 days have passed and i still feel pain and stiffness, is it dangerous?
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Hello there!Not necessarily dangerous. However, a muscle spasm should not take that long to get resolved. Try moderate intensity exercising (like swimming moderately again or a light jog) and str... Read More
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I had a scaphoid bone hairline fracture and my hand had been in cast for about 3 weeks..i still feel pain ..is that normal? The accidentwas 2 monthago
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Hello there!yes. It generally takes time. Keep the cast on until your physician tells you to remove it. Scaphoid fractures can get tricky and you need to make sure full healing occurred. Bes... Read More
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How can we differentiate between a rotator cuff tear or tension ? I had pain while moving my shoulder 2 weeks ago , after exersicing its back now.
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Hello there! Pain around the shoulder joint can be of many origins, not necessarily a rotator cuff injury. Generally, your shoulder should not hurt with movement, during or after exercise.&n... Read More
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I underwent acromio-clavicular surgery and had ligaments reattached. I am now (3 wks later) doing physiotherapy. When is it okay to go back to gym ?
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Hello there, hope you're having a good post-op recovery.
It all depends on the type of exercise/activity you engage in at the gym; generally, full shoulder Range Of Motion (ROM) and basic muscle stre... Read More
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5 years ago I had surgery on my rectum due to polyps & fissure & since, my sphincter became very tight. What to do to be able to have anal sex again?
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Kegel exercise program might help. Biofeedback can be used by a professional to promote the neuro-muscular control of the pelvic floor muscles. Asking the opinion of a colorectal surgeon can... Read More
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As of 5 months i started experiencing a "crack" coming from right below my shoulder.pain started showing and i took medication for muscle infection and nothing happened.the crack is now in my thigh
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Joints naturally produce cracking sounds or sensations; a cracking sound without any pain is not clinically significant and it does not necessarily mean that something is wrong.
My advice to you is t... Read More
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Doctors yesterday i was playong soccer and suddenly my knee got injured while running and i heard a crack voice and o started to feel the pain in my knee please advise me what to do
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Please consult with your Orthopedic surgeon ASAP. A pop or a cracking sound followed by pain, swelling, limited range of motion and inability to bear weight is usually associated with an injury t... Read More
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Helo i am a sport lover but after having three children i don't feel comfortable even if i often go to the bathroom during the sport class a lot of urine fall unintentionally and i feel very wet.
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Dear Madam, I recommend you consult with your gynecologist or even a urologist. Sometimes it gets controlled with medications and in other cases (prolapsed bladder), strengthening the pelvic floor mus... Read More
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Wher can i find kenisiotap the tape thay putbduring playing sport on injuries muscel
Dr. Tarek Gherbal,
Physical Therapist
- Kinesiotape is difficult to find in Beirut/Lebanon as it's virtually impossible to buy from pharmacies.
Some medical supplies stores are selling them; you might also check with your Physical Therapis... Read More
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About Dr. Tarek Gherbal
Graduated as an MD from
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
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