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What type of doctor do i see for a compressed nerve in my neck? what is the usually treatment for that? please help

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Neck pain: Start with your internist or family doc who will refer you to a pain management physician, neurologist, neurosurgeon or spine doc. Many treatments including meds, pt, injections and lastly surgery.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Primary First: You may need to see a neurosurgeon if the pain progresses or there are any signs of something more serious going on. Usual treatments include non-operative measures, physical therapy, exercises, chiropractic. If the pain progresses may need therapeutic maneuver, e., g. Injections or even surgery.

Answered 4/9/2016

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Spine surgeon: It can be a neurosurgeon or other spine surgeon. It is important to find out a bit more of your symptoms prior to considering an operation. Would recommend failure to non surgical modalities before surgery.

Answered 4/9/2016

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