Question 1

what is a spine doctor called officially?

Accepted Answer

Many specialities: There are several specialities that deal with spine problems-anesthesia pain specialist, physical medicine doctors, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons to name a few.  That is were the confusion lies; there is no one speciality that deals with spine problems.

Question 2

when must i call for referral to spine doctor if i have lumbar spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

When you do not feel: Relief from the conservative treatment, then you have to seek  his opinion.

Question 3

loss of disc space l5-s1, left leg numbness. waist trainer help ease pain? mri done yesterday so waiting for spine doctor to call for follow up. friend recommended waist trainer to help with posture and ease pain. also how should i be stretching?

Accepted Answer

Left leg numbness: Sounds like the nerve may be impinged upon. Physical therapy is warranted to teach you the right exercises to ease your pain. Of course wait for the MRI results before embarking on any aggressive therapy so you do not do more harm.

Question 4

need a neck and spine doctor?

Accepted Answer

Pain specialist: They are trained to find the exact cause of the problem and treat it or refer you to someone who can.

Question 5

should i see a orthopedic spine doctor or neurosurgeon first for my back?

Accepted Answer

Either: A well trained orthopedic or neuosurgical spinal surgeon can both provide you with quality back care.

Question 6

should i see a orthopedic or a spine doctor first for my back pain?

Accepted Answer

Go to a spine clinic: The best approach to back pain is at multidisciplinary clinics where they have physiatrists (rehab), surgeons, and physical therapists--most people don't need surgery!

Question 7

x-rays recently revealed a slight curvature of my 6 year olds spine. doctor and specialist said that the curvature is so slight we should wait a year and see if theres change. my question is, should she avoid picking up her younger siblings for now?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Mild curvatures are relatively common and there is no reason to limit the kids activities. I suspect there will be little change in any curve until she hits the pre-teen years. These curves, like the new spring growth of a plant may bend more with rapid growth. Surveillance  during her rapid growth phase will either show she needs treatment or not. Sometimes a slight curve will disappear.

Question 8

hiya i'm a 25 year old female i found a lump not to far from my spine doctor said it was a swollen lymph node but it's getting bigger please help?

Accepted Answer

Lymph Nodes: There are no lymph nodes that are palbable next to the spine except in the neck.  In any even growing masses require evalaution with a biopsy or surgical excision to obtain a frim diagnosis.  .  It sounds like this may have been confused with a lipoma?

Question 9

my legs usually go numb when i sit on the toilet, and recently my fingers have been going numb. i'm very fit, should i see a spine doctor?

Accepted Answer

Do not sit too long: But your hand numbness is another issue.  See a neurologist for possible carpal tunnel

Question 10

what kind of specialist should i see about siatica i suspect i got herniated disc chiropractor or spine doctor ? what one if best to get mri through ?

Accepted Answer

If you have: symptoms of a herniated disk with radiculopathy(sciatica) you should probably be evaluated by a spine specialist, which could be a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon.

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Loss of disc space l5-s1, left leg numbness. waist trainer help ease pain? mri done yesterday so waiting for spine doctor to call for follow up. friend recommended waist trainer to help with posture and ease pain. also how should i be stretching?

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Need a neck and spine doctor?

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Should i see a orthopedic spine doctor or neurosurgeon first for my back?

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Should i see a orthopedic or a spine doctor first for my back pain?

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X-rays recently revealed a slight curvature of my 6 year olds spine. doctor and specialist said that the curvature is so slight we should wait a year and see if theres change. my question is, should she avoid picking up her younger siblings for now?

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Hiya i'm a 25 year old female i found a lump not to far from my spine doctor said it was a swollen lymph node but it's getting bigger please help?

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My legs usually go numb when i sit on the toilet, and recently my fingers have been going numb. i'm very fit, should i see a spine doctor?

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What kind of specialist should i see about siatica i suspect i got herniated disc chiropractor or spine doctor ? what one if best to get mri through ?

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