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What kind of doctor do you see for severe back pain?
Orthopedists. Orthopedic doctors and surgeons are trained experts in the healing functions relative to the musculoskeletal system. This type of doctor is board certified and can help to treat any issues you may have with pain in the neck, spine, disc-related pain, and other common back pain complaints.
Do neurosurgeons deal with back pain?
Neurosurgeons specialize in complex causes of lumbar or cervical pain (the technical terms for back and neck pain, respectively). Their unparalleled training makes them highly qualified in non-surgical treatments as well.
When should I call the doctor about back pain?
If your back pain is from a strain, sprain, or other mild injury, but it isn’t going away, call your primary care doctor. If the pain is severe, ongoing, or you have numbness or tingling in your arms or legs, you can call a healthcare professional like a chiropractor, physiatrist or orthopedist.
How do you find a good back surgeon?
How to Choose a Spine Surgeon
- Make sure the spine surgeon is board certified (or board eligible) and fellowship trained in spine.
- Choose a spine surgeon who devotes at least 50\% of his or her practice to the treatment of spinal conditions.
Should you see a doctor for low back pain?
An estimated 85\% of people experience back pain severe enough to see a doctor for at some point in their life. Yet despite how common it is, the precise cause of pain is often unclear. And a single, best treatment for most low back pain is unknown. For these reasons, doctors’ recommendations tend to vary.
What is the best treatment for severe back pain?
Epidural steroid injections, which deliver an anesthetic and/or steroid directly to the painful area of the spine, temporarily alleviating severe back pain. Spinal surgery may be recommended if the patient’s pain fails to respond to nonsurgical treatments, such as those listed above.
Why does my lower back hurt so bad?
Obesity – Excess weight can cause back aches and pains. Genes – Inherited conditions can cause lower back pain. Ankylosing spondylitis, a genetic form of arthritis, can cause lower back pain as spinal joints fuse together.
When should I seek immediate medical attention for back pain?
While these conditions are rare, it is important to seek immediate medical attention should the any of the following symptoms accompany back pain: Additionally, if back pain begins after an injury immediate medical care is warranted to check for damage to the spine.