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Cracking painful and swollen joints, neck pain, spine pain and lumbar back pain. recently visited chiropractor who did xray severe disc degeneration, scoliosis, loss of lumbar and neck curvature etc. who is the best specialist to see?
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You might consider a rheumatologist or a physiatrist as the main physician. One potential therapeutic approach is to start with physical therapy and proceed to an exercise program. If you are quite stiff and uncomfortable, you might commence with an exercise program in a warm pool.
Answered 7/28/2023
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