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What kind of doctor should you see for pain in your lower spine, similar to a pinched nerve?
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Spine surgeon: This kind of discomfort can be either treated by a spine surgeon, that is a neurosurgeon or orthopedic doctor. It can also me managed by a pain specialist.
Answered 4/24/2015
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