Question 1

what is a back specialist called?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully helpful: Usually a back specialist is an ortopaedic surgeon or neurosugeon who specializes in back disorders.  There are other specialists who do non op care such as physiatrists, neurologists as well as some anesthesiologists who may do pain management.

Question 2

what do you call a certified back specialist?

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Varied: There are many specialist associated with  the spine. As an orthopedic spinal surgeon I am bias to that specialty as the premier source for treatment. But there are equally good neurosurgeon in the field.  When  surgery is not needed, there are interventional anesthesiologist who are trained in treatment of disorders that respond to injections. P.T, chiropractors, & pcp should be consulted.

Question 3

should i be going to a back specialist. had epidual. back still hurting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If pain management is not helping you should see a spine surgeon to further evaluate the cause of your pain.  If epidurals are not helping you may need something more to treat your pain, possibly surgery.

Question 4

how long should back spasms last? i'm going on week three, should i go back to my regular dr or back specialist?

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Get a H;P: Back pain can last sometimes for longer than few weeks. I would check first with my primary care physician because most of the back pain problems are benign and can be managed by a primary care provider.

Question 5

and after 4 months i'm still in a lot of pain. i've been to the hospital and a back specialist but they just disregard my pain.  what can i do?

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Osteopath: Mid-twenties female with chronic (4 mo) back pain needs evaluation & osteopath good place to start. Mri might be in order. Chronic soft tissue injuries (tendon, muscle, fascia, & ligament) not discovered by imaging & physical exam paramount. Ligament disorder of joint hypermobility syndrome to be considered in young female. Unfortunately, young adults oft unfairly stigmatized as "drug seeking".

Question 6

my wife keeps having back spasms since having epidural giving birth. she has seen nhs and private physios and an authorpath.  
now awaiting back specialist. she needs help the pain is not nice?

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Back pain:  
While waiting to see the specialist, acupuncture may help to control her pain.

Question 7

ct scan of pelvis- l5/s1 degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height, vacuum phenomena, endplate sclerosis and anterior bridging osteophytes. i have tremendous back pain, time to see a back specialist?

Accepted Answer

: Start with your primary care provided. The radiology findings may or may not be related to your back pain. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Regular aerobic exercise will help by improving strength and flexibility of your muscles. Any exercise for 30 minutes will do that makes you sweat.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

why do the back specialists that i go to always say things like "your back and neck are really messed up" but can't offer me any options?

Accepted Answer

May not have many: Its hard to comment without knowing what they are seeing, but there may not be a good option. Generally, back and neck pain is managed with medications such as anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers, physical therapy, injections, or surgery if it is severe enough and a good candidate.

Question 9

why do the back specialists that i go to always say things like "your back and neck are really messed up" but can not offer me any options?

Accepted Answer

Back problem.: Time to get another opinion. May not be amenable to surgery. Physical therapy should be considered.

Question 10

my finger accidentally stuck into an exercising bicycle and caused my finger's tendon ruptured and already been joined back by a specialist doctor ten years ago.but now  my finger couldn't open straightly .i think this is because of the doctor had sealed

Accepted Answer

See : a specialist. If the surgeon who did the procedure is still around.   Also physical therapy should help improve the range of motion. And strength.

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Should i be going to a back specialist. had epidual. back still hurting?

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How long should back spasms last? i'm going on week three, should i go back to my regular dr or back specialist?

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And after 4 months i'm still in a lot of pain. i've been to the hospital and a back specialist but they just disregard my pain. what can i do?

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My wife keeps having back spasms since having epidural giving birth. she has seen nhs and private physios and an authorpath. now awaiting back specialist. she needs help the pain is not nice?

A member asked:

Ct scan of pelvis- l5/s1 degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height, vacuum phenomena, endplate sclerosis and anterior bridging osteophytes. i have tremendous back pain, time to see a back specialist?

A member asked:

Why do the back specialists that i go to always say things like "your back and neck are really messed up" but can't offer me any options?

A member asked:

Why do the back specialists that i go to always say things like "your back and neck are really messed up" but can not offer me any options?

A member asked:

My finger accidentally stuck into an exercising bicycle and caused my finger's tendon ruptured and already been joined back by a specialist doctor ten years ago.but now my finger couldn't open straightly .i think this is because of the doctor had sealed

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